9h ago
Program Director, Rocket Motor Systems
Costa Mesa, California
$220k-$292k / year
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead cross-functional teams developing next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space. Your core impact is managing program strategy from development through full-rate production while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to customers.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Oversee cross-functional teams in rocket motor development and production
- Manage program schedule, budget, and risk across multiple programs
- Maintain customer, supplier, and internal team relationships
- Oversee subcontractor performance and procurement process
๐ Requirements
- 8+ years managing complex technical systems through product lifecycle
- Track record managing multi-million-dollar projects on-time and on-budget
- Experience leading manufacturing and productization for aerospace/defense
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance
โจ Nice to Have
- BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Understanding of rocket motor systems and propulsion technologies
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive health benefits at little to no cost
- ๐ฐ Highly competitive equity grants
- โ๏ธ Travel opportunities up to 50-70%
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical Interviewยท 60 min
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