Systems Engineering, or Engineering Management) preferred Minimum of 7 years of direct program or project management experience in avionics, aerospace, or defense electronics product development, with at least 3 years on military or defense programs Demonstrated experience managing programs subject to RTCA DO-178 (B or C) and DO-254 certification efforts, including ownership or oversight of certification plans (PSAC/PHAC) and DER/AR coordination Demonstrated experience planning and managing environmental and EMI/EMC qualification campaigns to DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 / MIL-STD-464 Working knowledge of MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-1275 aircraft electrical power requirements and their test implications Working knowledge of system safety processes per MIL-STD-882, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 (FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA/FMECA) Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS contract structures, CDRL/SDRL management, DD-250 / WAWF acceptance, and DoD program management practices (familiarity with the DoD 5000 series acquisition framework preferred) Working knowledge of DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC and how they apply to defense contractor program execution Earned Value Management (EVM) experience consistent with EIA-748 preferred; formal EVM training or certification a plus Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner) strongly preferred Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements and AS9102 first-article inspection processes Familiarity with anti-counterfeit parts requirements and DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) management Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, geographically distributed teams Excellent conflict management and resolution skills; demonstrated ability to negotiate scope, schedule, and cost with sophisticated military and prime-contractor customers Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; desire to own programs end-to-end; hunger for responsibility Proven ability to convert written and verbal direction into actionable program plans and to pivot constructively when issues arise Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents, statements of work, contracts, and specifications Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and customer-facing program documentation Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, customers, and U.S. Government program offices Demonstrated ability to apply mathematical and engineering concepts to problem solving Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Demonstrated ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Proficiency in computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6) and risk-tracking tools Familiarity with software and electronic hardware development under DO-178 / DO-254 Familiarity with aircraft systems and installations on rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and/or unmanned platforms. Working with engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, and contracts teams in Irving, TX USA, Robinson, TX USA, and the United Kingdom from the Irving, TX location, the Program Manager leads cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs) developing avionics hardware and software for military rotorcraft, fixed-wing, and unmanned platforms.