Aerospace Program Manager

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leoforceLong Beach (CA)

Project Management Specialists Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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Manager

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$160,000 per year

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About the role

Job Description: Aerospace Program Manager Long Beach, CA, US69361835 days ago

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details:

You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery while serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of composites and propulsion programs or subsystems
Lead customer program reviews and monthly internal program reviews
Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and administration
Establish milestones, track master schedules, and develop recovery plans for off-schedule events
Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer
Looking for:
U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred 5+ years program management experience with a space, satellite, composites, or propulsion focus
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
Associate through senior program manager levels considered
Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:
Composites manufacturing and processes
Propulsion systems and launch/satellite hardware
Earned value management and master scheduling
Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR); FMS and international contracting
A bit about us:

Based in Long Beach, we are a nationally recognized space and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for space, satellite, and next-generation defense programs. We specialize in complex composites and propulsion hardware built for extreme operating environments across launch vehicles, satellites, and defense platforms. Our deep material science, IP-enabled process expertise, and nationwide advanced manufacturing footprint make us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why join us?

Base salary $135k–$175k + bonus
Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
Full-lifecycle ownership of composites and propulsion programs — from proposal through delivery
Balanced pipeline of next-gen development, production, and sustainment across space and defense
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