Senior Program Manager (Aerospace and Defense)

TL;DR

Senior Program Manager (Aerospace and Defense): Overseeing the deployment of the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) for aerospace and defense programs with an accent on aerial defense systems, unmanned aerial systems, and missiles. Focus on managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with DoD stakeholders, and executing complex hardware prototyping and airworthiness certifications.

Location: Torrance, California, United States

Salary: $134,640 - $247,005

Company

Divergent is a technology company that has commercialized an end-to-end factory system using machine learning to optimally engineer and manufacture complex vehicle structures.

What you will do

• Manage A&D programs from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, manufacturing, and customer personnel.
• Develop program strategy across a portfolio of customers to identify development opportunities and technology risks.
• Draft proposals, statements of work, and track performance using internal program management tools.
• Maintain relationships with defense primes, subcontractors, and DoD stakeholders to facilitate program success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of program management experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Active Secret Clearance desired; Top Secret Clearance preferred.
• Technical background in aerospace structures and familiarity with structural analysis tools such as FEA.
• Experience with DoD acquisition cycles and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience supporting analysis and documentation for airworthiness certifications (AFTC or FAA).

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous technical leadership experience, such as Chief Engineer or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• PMP certification or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Holistic compensation package including competitive salary, equity plan, and results-based incentive bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave for growing families.
• Reimbursement for learning and development initiatives to support professional growth.