Kearfott Corporation · 16 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Pine Brook, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $168K/yr
8+ years expKearfott Corporation is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier with over 100 years of experience in precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to execute complex inertial navigation and guidance projects, leveraging technical expertise to lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment between engineering and operations.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Guidance & Navigation projects involving INS, IMUs, gyroscopes, accelerometers, navigation electronics, and integrated guidance solutions
Apply prior engineering and technical leadership experience to guide technical decision-making, trade studies, and issue resolution
Translate system requirements and technical risks into executable program plans and schedules
Serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface between engineering teams, operations, and customers
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including systems engineering, hardware and software engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test
Chair and actively participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), leveraging hands-on engineering background to challenge assumptions and ensure technical rigor
Ensure alignment between engineering design intent and manufacturing execution
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS), budgets, and resource plans tied to engineering and production milestones
Apply earned value management (EVM) or similar performance metrics where required
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, cost, schedule, and supply-chain risks inherent to precision navigation and guidance systems
Manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to meet margin, cash, and delivery objectives
Support proposal development, cost estimates, and schedule builds for new and follow-on Guidance & Navigation programs
Manage contract changes, scope adjustments, and customer-directed engineering modifications
Act as the primary program interface to government and commercial customers, with the technical credibility to discuss system design, performance, and qualification
Prepare and deliver program and technical status briefings to customers and Kearfott senior leadership
Support customer audits, design reviews, and qualification activities
Ensure programs comply with AS9100, configuration management, and applicable aerospace and defense standards
Drive disciplined execution, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across engineering and program management processes
Mentor engineers and junior program managers transitioning into technical leadership or program roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, or related discipline)
8–12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems, including: Prior experience as an engineer and Experience as an engineering lead, technical lead, or systems lead before moving into project or program management
Demonstrated experience managing technically complex development and/or production programs for inertial navigation, guidance, or sensor-based systems
Strong understanding of systems engineering, hardware/software integration, environmental qualification, and test
Proven ability to lead engineers and cross-functional teams through technically challenging programs
Proficiency with program planning and execution tools (e.g., MS Project, ERP/MRP systems)
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
PMP certification
Experience with government contracts, FAR/DFARS, and EVM
Familiarity with INS/IMU performance, error modeling, calibration, and environmental qualification (MIL-STD-810, DO-160)
Experience in AS9100-certified design and manufacturing environments
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
A 401(k) plan with company match
Tuition assistance
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid holidays
A 9/80 work week with every other Friday off
Monthly employee events
Company
Kearfott Corporation
Kearfott Corporation is a world leader in inertial guidance, navigation, displays and motion control systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryl Cannavale
Executive Assistant to the Chairman, CEO and President
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