9h ago

Program Director, Rocket Motor Systems

Costa Mesa, California

$220k-$292k / year

full-timeleadaerospace

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๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ 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

โœจ Nice to Have

  • BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Understanding of rocket motor systems and propulsion technologies

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Comprehensive health benefits at little to no cost
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Highly competitive equity grants
  • โœˆ๏ธ Travel opportunities up to 50-70%

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Technical Interviewยท 60 min
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