Southwest Research Institute · 3 days ago
ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Avionics/Aerospace
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for their Tactical Aerospace Team, which designs and develops complex electronics for avionics and aerospace systems. The role involves managing the development and integration of these systems, overseeing various programs through the full product life cycle, and leading bid and proposal efforts.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the development, integration, test, document, and manufacture of complex embedded avionics and DoW aerospace systems
Manage small and large programs related to avionics/aerospace and back-shop markets
Manage engineering teams across the various skill sets to develop, document, integrate, and test complex avionics/aerospace systems while managing the schedule, budget, EVMS, CDRL’s, Risk and Opportunities, and customer expectations of the project
Present program status to senior management on a monthly basis, or more if needed
Reports to the Director of Tactical Aerospace and is part of the leadership team
Lead bid and proposal efforts
Perform business development/marketing efforts for assigned areas
Support/lead assigned trade show efforts
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering degree with directly related experience
5+ years: Avionics/aerospace engineering development and/or Program Management experience
3 years: Experience within a engineering development environment
1+ years: Experience as a Program Manager in avionics development
Experience in avionics, DoD aerospace, and aerospace complex electronics development projects
Shown experience leading/coordinating engineering teams from complex development programs through test, production, and deployment. Experience in DOD contract vehicles
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Company
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.47MKey Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M
Leadership Team
Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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