Southwest Research Institute · 2 days ago
PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - SR. PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Avionics/Aerospace Program Manager - Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is seeking a Program Manager for their Tactical Aerospace Team, which designs and develops complex electronics for avionics and aerospace systems. The role involves managing various programs through the full product life cycle, including development, integration, and testing of embedded avionics systems while ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research
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
10+ years: Avionics/aerospace engineering development and/or Program Management experience
3 years: Experience within a engineering development environment; and 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager in avionics development
Shown experience leading engineering teams from complex development programs through test, production, and deployment. Experience in DOD contract vehicles (such as OTA, IDIQ, etc)
Experience managing customer expectations and with customer negotiations
Experience managing subcontracts and their deliveries. Experience in avionics, DoD aerospace, and aerospace complex electronics development projects
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Work assignment is in Warner Robins, Georgia. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
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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