Senior Product Line Director - EW Systems (9/80)

Roboticsconnected; Virginia; On-site; USD 148,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Product Line Director for the AV EW Systems group in the United States. You will own the product line, guide program execution from concept through production, and partner with senior leadership to align the technical roadmap with customer needs.

The role requires 10+ years in defense programs or PM, Bachelor's degree, active TS clearance, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams delivering complex systems; travel within US/international as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in defense programs, product line or program management.
• Experience leading SIGINT/Cyber/EW/C-UAS developments.
• Familiarity with EACs, earned value, and program metrics.
• Direct experience with U.S. Army, NNSA, USAF or DoD customers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering complex systems.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end execution of AV EW Systems product line across all life-cycle phases.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and margin performance with disciplined controls.
• Lead IPTs across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and contracts.
• Engage with senior customers and stakeholders at program reviews and demos.
• Transition programs from development to production and sustainment.

Skills

Product line leadership

Program management

Cost & schedule control

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Security clearance (TS)

Defense programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Product Line Director for the AV EW Systems group in the United States. You will own the product line, guide program execution from concept through production, and partner with senior leadership to align the technical roadmap with customer needs.

The role requires 10+ years in defense programs or PM, Bachelor's degree, active TS clearance, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams delivering complex systems; travel within US/international as needed.