CareerPlan

Technical Program Manager – Aerospace & Defense

US - Chatsworth, CAFull-time$120k–$160k2026-10-25 → 2026-11-09
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead a portfolio of aerospace and defense development, qualification, NPI, and production programs for ruggedized electronic systems and mission-critical hardware.

Role type

Senior Technical Program Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

Builds

Ruggedized electronic systems, embedded electronics, power electronics, sensor systems, avionics

Domain

Aerospace & Defense, High-reliability electronics

Required skills

Program portfolio management, Cross-functional team leadership, Financial forecasting (EAC/ETC), Government/Prime contractor program management, Risk mitigation, Proposal development, Systems engineering processes, Requirements management, Regulatory compliance, Executive communication

Preferred skills

DoD program experience, PMP certification, U.S. security clearance

Technologies

Ruggedized electronics, Embedded systems, Avionics, Sensor systems

Responsibilities

Lead portfolio of aerospace/defense programs from proposal to production, Serve as primary customer interface, Develop integrated program plans and budgets, Lead cross-functional execution across Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain, Manage program financials and profitability, Drive transition of development to production, Conduct executive status briefings and technical reviews