Sr. Technical Program Manager
About The Position
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for its Airborne Power Control (APC) Product Team in Kirkland, Washington. The role manages development and implementation of products and services for aircraft electrical power systems used in small- to mid-sized business jets, UAVs, and rotorcraft. The position leads cross-functional technical teams and coordinates work from program initiation through delivery, including planning, scheduling, and budget monitoring. The Senior Technical Program Manager is accountable for technical direction, cost, and schedule on new aircraft power system development programs. The role also builds customer relationships and supports company quality and continuous-improvement initiatives. This is a hybrid/on-site position, with flexibility to work from home two days per week based on project needs. Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland area are highly desired; relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree from an accredited institution.
- Five or more years of experience in Program Management, Project Engineering, Engineering, Operations, or another relevant technical function.
- Program management and/or project engineering experience on aerospace engineering development projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional technical engineering teams through new product development.
- Extensive customer interface experience, including technical discussions and commercial negotiations.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to engineering teams, operations, executives, and customers.
- Ability to manage complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Personal style and approach that align with and exceed company values and behaviors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and integrity.
- Employment is contingent on authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws, if required.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test, including cannabis screening.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced business-related degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-functional technical engineering teams through new product development from inception to production.
- Coordinate engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance activities to meet program commitments on time, within budget, and to technical performance requirements.
- Provide technical direction and make decisions to resolve issues and maintain program momentum.
- Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of assigned products and systems.
- Build and sustain customer relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Manage customer expectations, communications, negotiations, and scope changes to reduce company risk.
- Work with customers to define scope of work, schedules, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in contract and engineering change negotiations to control non-recurring engineering costs and schedule impacts.
- Communicate program direction, plans, decisions, and issue resolution to engineering, operations, senior management, and customers using email, formal documentation, presentations, and project management tools.
- Prepare and present regular internal and external program reviews covering schedule, cost, technical status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Support quality initiatives, process and procedure improvements, cost reduction, and schedule efficiency efforts.
- Coordinate design and process improvements to reduce product cost and improve yield and reliability.
- Monitor program performance metrics and drive corrective actions when needed.
- Develop and manage program plans, budgets, and schedules for development and production.
- Lead or support technical and commercial proposal preparation, including cost analyses, schedule estimates, and compliance documentation.
- Forecast non-recurring and recurring costs accurately and manage program spending against plan.
Benefits
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus eligibility.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Optional critical illness and accident coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Supportive culture encouraging work-life balance.
- Starting paid time off of 120 hours annually.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
