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Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV seeks a Mid-Level Program Manager to manage the full execution lifecycle for Space RF Systems (SRFS) IRAD and commercial development efforts, specifically supporting the BADGER and WASP product lines. This role is responsible for the timely delivery of high-quality RF products by managing production, controlling costs, and coordinating complex cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Financial Control

+ Develop, manage, and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets from inception to completion.

+ Monitor project financial performance, expenditures, and forecasts for WASP programs and associated IRAD budgets.

+ Coordinate resource allocation and optimization in collaboration with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on monitoring production metrics and KPIs to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

+ Coordinate with Engineering teams to ensure a smooth transition of products from design to Operations/Manufacturing.

Stakeholder & Contract Management

+ Establish and maintain effective communication channels with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders (PM Team, Contracts, Finance, Purchasing).

+ Perform contract administration specific to Space RF Systems, including reviewing terms, monitoring deliverables, and managing contract modifications.

+ Collaborate with Contracts and Legal teams to ensure program compliance and mitigate scope creep.

+ Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process.

+ Monitor project progress, proactively identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Engineering) or Program Management.

+ Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience managing technical programs with a budget of $10M or greater.

+ Experience with developing and presenting formal schedule, financial, and technical briefings.

+ Knowledge of production planning and scheduling techniques.

+ Understanding of DoD contracting and the acquisition process.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense Top-Secret SCI Clearance. Active US Department of Defense Secret or Top-Secret Clearance preferred.

Desired Qualifications

+ Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience managing technical programs with a budget of $20M or greater.

+ Experience with the design and development of complex phased array systems is highly preferred.

+ Prior experience with satellite ground systems.

+ Experience with business intelligence reporting (e.g., PowerBI) and Microsoft Project.

+ Experience with Unanet ERP or similar enterprise resource planning system.

+ Experience in the Aerospace or US Department of Defense sectors.

Logistics

+ Supervisory Responsibility: None

+ Travel: Occasional overnight travel required.

+ Work Schedule: Full-Time (Monday-Friday). Remote/Hybrid flex schedule allowed 1-2 days per week.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$107,370 - $152,250

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

_T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._

**Benefits** : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

_We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status._

ITAR

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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