Technical Program Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Aerospace & Defense): Supporting the execution of complex aerospace and defense programs with an accent on requirements management, cross-functional coordination, and regulatory compliance. Focus on delivering mission-critical products on time and within budget while ensuring adherence to ITAR and DFARS standards.

Location: Torrance, California, United States. Must be able to lawfully access US export-controlled information and obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Salary: $100,980 - $160,325 USD

Company

Technology company specializing in the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) for high-performance, additively manufactured vehicle structures.

What you will do

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking A&D programs from initiation through delivery.
• Manage the flow-down of customer and program requirements to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Interface with customers, prepare status reports, and ensure delivery of contractual deliverables (SOW, CDRLs, SDRLs).
• Monitor program schedules, track milestones, and support cost reporting and risk mitigation.
• Ensure strict compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and aerospace quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Experience in project management, including requirements decomposition and risk mitigation.
• Technical knowledge of aircraft structures, design, analysis, and manufacturing.
• Ability to lawfully access information subject to US export controls.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 or more years of experience within the A&D industry.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing applications and/or munition weapon systems.
• Previous experience in leadership roles such as Chief Engineer or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonuses.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Comprehensive health insurance with HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement for professional learning and development initiatives.