Senior Electric Propulsion Programs Manager

Whisper Aero; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Stipend

Job summary

Whisper Aero in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the development and integration of electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation commercial and defense aircraft. You will oversee cross-functional engineering teams and drive program execution from concept through certification, meeting performance, schedule, and cost metrics.

The successful candidate will have a strong aerospace background in aircraft propulsion or power systems, and thrive in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry with at least 5 years in a program management role.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary aerospace programs (preferably propulsion or power systems).
• Experience defining and managing program schedules and budgets.
• Experience applying agile methodologies in a hardware or hybrid hardware/software program environment.
• Strong understanding of propulsion, electrical power generation/distribution, or hybrid-electric architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and execution for electric propulsion system development from concept through test and certification.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budgets while ensuring alignment across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to define system requirements, milestones, and risk management strategies.
• Drive issue resolution and program decisions balancing technical performance, risk, and schedule.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and certification authorities to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support long-term product strategy, roadmap planning, and technology maturation for future propulsion systems.
• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews and program updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interact regularly with leadership to communicate status, priorities, issues, and resource needs.
• Use agile management tools to plan sprints, track progress, and maintain documentation across teams.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace experience

Agile methods

Cross-functional teams

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Whisper Aero in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the development and integration of electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation commercial and defense aircraft. You will oversee cross-functional engineering teams and drive program execution from concept through certification, meeting performance, schedule, and cost metrics.

The successful candidate will have a strong aerospace background in aircraft propulsion or power systems, and thrive in a fast-paced,