E01-C07 F-16 Sustainment Project Leader

EXPANSIA • Eglin AFB, FL

1d • $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Aether Aerospace, a Defense Technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Leader to manage an engineering services project in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL area. This role is responsible for managing project scope; coordinating maintenance, logistics, and engineering teams; communicating with DARPA and US Air Force customers; tracking budgets and actual costs; and communicating with company leadership. The project involves on-aircraft maintenance of the VENOM Autonomy Kit (VAK), maintaining and tracking spare parts and inventory, supporting flight activities, incorporating system software and hardware updates, and coordinating with a fabrication team for avionics components. The position is remote, but requires weekly coordination visits to Eglin AFB and routine travel to Patuxent River, MD.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain clearance
• Demonstrated success in project leadership or technical team management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing engineering services projects.
• Experience with DOD aircraft avionics modifications, preferably F-16

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the VENOM Sustainment project from initiation through completion.
• Ensure compliance with all SOW and contract requirements.
• Maintain visit requests, contractor access cards, and other paperwork necessary for the maintenance, logistics, engineering teams have access to Eglin AFB and the aircraft hangars.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project tasks.
• Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, engineering, and manufacturing task leads.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and status reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed