Technical Project Program Manager

Mobile Apps US LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Apps US LLC seeks a seasoned Technical Project/Program Manager to lead aerospace and avionics programs from Irvine, CA. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, DO-178C/DO-254/aerospace certification, and cross-functional leadership to drive schedules, budgets, and customer engagements.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in aerospace/avionics and 5+ years in technical program management, with strong communication skills to coordinate hardware, software, FPGA, and verification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of aerospace, avionics, embedded systems, or safety-critical product development experience.
• 5+ years of technical engineering program management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong customer-facing communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end aerospace and avionics engineering programs.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate Systems, Software, Hardware, FPGA, Verification, Integration, Certification, and Test teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers, leadership, and engineering teams.
• Drive technical reviews, issue resolution, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Customer-facing communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

DO-178C

DO-254

DO-160

ARP4754A

C/C++

RTOS

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN Bus

ARINC

FPGA

Job description

Job Title: Technical Project/Program Manager – Aerospace

Location: Irvine, CA (100% Onsite)

Experience: 12+ Years Overall | 5+ Years in Technical Program Management

Role: Full Time/Contract

Note: Only looking for W2 candidates.

Job Description

Currently seeking an experienced Technical Project/Program Manager to lead aerospace and avionics engineering programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, aerospace hardware/software, and safety-critical product development, along with proven experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end aerospace and avionics engineering programs.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate Systems, Software, Hardware, FPGA, Verification, Integration, Certification, and Test teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers, leadership, and engineering teams.
• Drive technical reviews, issue resolution, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of aerospace, avionics, embedded systems, or safety-critical product development experience.
• 5+ years of technical engineering program management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong customer-facing communication and leadership skills.

Key Technical Skills

• Aerospace Standards: DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A
• Embedded Systems: C/C++, RTOS, MATLAB/Simulink
• Protocols: CAN Bus, ARINC
• Additional Expertise: FPGA, hardware/software integration, verification, validation, and aerospace certification.