Senior Program Manager, Aerospace & Defense Projects

Karman Space & Defense; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee engineering projects from conception to completion in Corona, California. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of engineering project management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with aerospace and defense environments. Key responsibilities include project planning, coordinating resources, and maintaining project documentation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in aerospace, manufacturing, or defense.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like AS9100 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate resources across teams and departments.
• Track project progress and update stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee engineering projects from conception to completion in Corona, California. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of engineering project management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with aerospace and defense environments. Key responsibilities include project planning, coordinating resources, and maintaining project documentation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.