Senior Program Manager – Avionics & Airborne (Secret)

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a major airborne communications modernization program. You will steer all aspects of performance, from technical execution and cost to risk management and customer engagement, directing multidisciplinary teams across modification, integration, testing, and sustainment.

The role requires deep expertise in avionics, systems engineering, and defense program execution, with travel and leadership responsibilities in a high‑stakes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• PMP and/or DAWIA certification preferred.
• 15+ years of aerospace/defense program experience; 10+ years in avionics/integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution and act as the primary authority for cost, schedule, technical, contractual, and operational performance.
• Develop program strategies, priorities, execution plans, and performance objectives.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), subcontractors, and partner organizations to meet program goals.
• Ensure successful delivery of aircraft modifications and associated systems per requirements.
• Direct integration of avionics, communications, mission systems, software, and hardware into existing aircraft platforms.
• Provide leadership for systems engineering activities, requirements management, verification, and technical reviews.
• Oversee aircraft modification efforts, system interoperability, and technical performance across the lifecycle.
• Support airworthiness certification, flight release, ground testing, and flight test activities.
• Monitor program performance using EVMS and scheduling metrics.
• Lead risk management, issue resolution, and recovery actions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, configuration management, and government acquisition requirements.
• Maintain alignment between technical execution, contractual commitments, and customer expectations.
• Serve as senior interface with government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Lead program reviews, customer briefings, and executive presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

CRM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/ Electrical/ Systems/ Computer/ Avionics Engineering

PMP/DAWIA certification (preferred)

Tools

EVMS

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a major airborne communications modernization program. You will steer all aspects of performance, from technical execution and cost to risk management and customer engagement, directing multidisciplinary teams across modification, integration, testing, and sustainment.

The role requires deep expertise in avionics, systems engineering, and defense program execution, with travel and leadership responsibilities in a high‑stakes