Project Manager

Altitude Aerospace • Portland, OR

8d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead aerospace engineering projects from kickoff to delivery, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and client relationships. You'll coordinate internal engineering teams and client stakeholders to keep complex technical programs on track and profitable. This role puts your project management skills to work on real aircraft certification and modification programs with firm delivery dates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field (technical degree preferred)
• 2+ years project management experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or technical manufacturing
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar project management software
• Engineering familiarity to read drawings and explain technical details to clients
• Strong communication, writing, leadership, and organizational skills for client-facing work
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• CAPM or PMP certification
• Experience with aerospace certification programs (STCs, type certificates, or FAA/EASA approvals)
• Background in aircraft engineering or modification programs
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans with clear schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent programs.
• Manage project communication between clients and internal engineering teams (stress, certification, design, systems engineers).
• Conduct regular project meetings, maintain detailed project documentation, and track progress against established baselines.
• Keep organized RAIL (Risk, Action, Issue, Lesson learned) logs and maintain project tracking systems.
• Ensure projects meet FAA/EASA certification requirements and client specifications while staying within budget and schedule constraints.
• Monitor project financials, identify risks early, and implement corrective actions to keep programs profitable.
• Coordinate resources across disciplines and manage dependencies to resolve bottlenecks before they impact delivery.
• Produce clear status reports and communicate project health to leadership and clients.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Paid vacation and PTO
• 8 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level