Engineering Program Manager - Sierra Lobo, Inc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide onsite program management support to the Space Access Branch at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RQR), Edwards AFB, CA.  Lead and oversee the successful execution of aerospace development programs (specifically for Space Access systems) while interfacing with government, military, and contractors.  The PM will play a crucial role in coordinating and driving the development process while working closely with engineering, development, and testing teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. Technical Areas related to Space Access Branch duties can encompass Liquid Rocket Propulsion, Launch Vehicle Design, ground testing and launch operations, and mission integration.

The program manager will be responsible for the following:

• Program leadership
• Primary focal point for customers
• Continuously identify, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with team members and stake holders
• Development and maintain schedules
• Tracking Estimate at Completion (EAC), Risk Assessment, Program Plans, WBS, and Master Schedule, inefficiencies, mitigation strategies
• Program review briefings
• Develop and submit program reports
• Support and oversee design, test and flight campaigns for AFRL contracted efforts

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

REQUISITE SKILLS

• Organizational and prioritization skills, including attention to detail and multitasking
• Familiarity with Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements, and specifications
• Familiarity with aerospace engineering program management including program milestone events and certification processes
• Good knowledge of the English language 
• Operate independently and in a team environment with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proactive communicator
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
• Program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) experience, desirable

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering
• The candidate must be a US citizen and shall be able to obtain a US security clearance.