Engineering Program Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Engineering Program Manager (Aerospace): Planning and executing technical efforts across Flight Sciences, including aerodynamics, acoustics, and flight simulation with an accent on technical, schedule, and cost alignment. Focus on coordinating cross-functional dependencies, driving supplier performance, and managing certification-readiness activities.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. Unable to provide work visa sponsorship.

Salary: $172,800 - $216,000

Company

Aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Coordinate technical efforts across Aerodynamics, Acoustics, Vehicle Performance, and Thermal Management domains.
• Act as the primary interface between Flight Sciences and cross-functional stakeholders on deliverables and priorities.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for simulation development, wind tunnel testing, and flight test correlation.
• Drive supplier performance to ensure all contractual milestones are met through proactive execution.
• Manage program risks, issues, and opportunities specifically related to performance and schedule.
• Prepare executive-level summaries and readiness assessments for senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, technical program management, or engineering roles.
• Experience in flight sciences (aerodynamics, flight simulation, thermal management, or acoustics).
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical development programs and cross-functional dependencies.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet) and tracking tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Must have valid US work authorization (no visa sponsorship provided).

Nice to have

• Experience in advanced air mobility or aerospace vehicle development.
• Familiarity with flight test planning, simulation validation, and model-to-flight correlation.
• Experience supporting aircraft certification programs and performance compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance reward culture.
• Dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive work environment.
• Mission-driven focus on sustainable air mobility.