IRAD Program Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Centennial, Colorado, USA. Onsite role; US citizenship required.

Salary: USD 130,000–180,000 yearly, depending on qualifications, plus eligibility for a year-end bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides advanced electronics and space-focused technology solutions for aerospace applications.

What you will do

• Manage IRAD execution efforts that advance technologies, products, and solutions for engineering, product development, program execution, and production.
• Translate technical roadmaps, architectures, and concepts into efficient IRAD plans and lead complex programs from concept through delivery.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director, Portfolio Chief Engineer, Engineering Fellows, VP of Engineering, and cross-functional space electronics teams.
• Execute projects to cost and schedule while maintaining statements of work and compliance with federal funding requirements.
• Coordinate radiation testing to ensure hardware meets space-grade standards.
• Report on budgets, execution metrics, Technology Readiness Levels, risks, milestones, and overall IRAD status.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry with advanced space products.
• 10+ years of experience in a small-to-mid-sized business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or another engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical programs and manage multiple concurrent IRAD streams.
• Knowledge of IRAD, foundational technology development, multidisciplinary systems engineering, and internal technology workflows.
• Working knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Project or Jira and standard office tools.

Nice to have

• PMP certification or an equivalent project management credential.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on advanced space electronics and next-generation technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA leave.
• Overtime may be required to meet critical milestones.