Technical Program Manager, Advanced Materials for Defense

AV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment (AV) ARD Division seeks a technical project manager to lead development, advancement, and transition of technologies for the Air Force and DoW. Role involves managing programs in ceramics, composites, polymers, metals and ultra-high temperature materials, plus processing, manufacturing and testing.

The candidate will plan and execute programs, review requirements and costs across disciplines, providing technical leadership and ensuring quality and impact for the program and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 6 years of experience in material science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related field with emphasis on polymers, formulations, ceramics, metals and composites.
• At least 3 years of project management experience with early-stage development for defense applications.
• Familiarity with refractory materials, ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, additive manufacturing, extreme materials or processing of above materials.
• Familiarity with research, development, testing and evaluation within aerospace and defense industries.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to achieve program goals and meet requirements and timelines.
• Plan, execute, monitor and control projects with team members, leadership, customers and stakeholders.
• Manage resources, budgets, costs, time, quality, risks, and other activities across multiple projects.
• Communicate financial projections, milestones and planning to contract requirements.
• Serve as a key resource for customers, technical team, project managers and leadership.
• Drive and support capture and growth opportunities by managing, writing and providing proposals.
• Ensure projects are completed in scope, on time and within budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Technical communication

Defense industry experience

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in material science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

PM certifications (PMP, Agile)

Job description

AeroVironment (AV) ARD Division seeks a technical project manager to lead development, advancement, and transition of technologies for the Air Force and DoW. Role involves managing programs in ceramics, composites, polymers, metals and ultra-high temperature materials, plus processing, manufacturing and testing.

The candidate will plan and execute programs, review requirements and costs across disciplines, providing technical leadership and ensuring quality and impact for the program and