{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0109e8ba2019aa2e1df501e4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0109e8ba2019aa2e1df501e4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0109e8ba2019aa2e1df501e4","title":"Aerospace Program Manager","description":"Experience: Mid Level\nSalary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year\n\nJob Details\n-\nYou'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.\nManage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs\nLead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews\nDirect cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions\nEstablish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build recovery plans for off-schedule events\nSupport proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer\n\nLooking for:\nU.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred\n5+ years program management experience with an aerospace, military, or defense focus\nBachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline\nAssociate through senior program manager levels considered\n\nExperience in any of the following areas welcomed:\nEarned value management and master scheduling\nProposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)\nManufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes\nKnowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)\nFMS and international contracting\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nFounded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike. Our combination of deep material science, IP-enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.\n\nWhy join us?\n-\n\nBase salary $150k–$175k + bonus\nMedical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)\nGenerous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays\nFull-lifecycle program ownership — you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery\nBalanced mix of next-gen development, large-scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long-term stability\nDirect customer-facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth\n\n#manufacturing #manufacturing #aerospace #program-management #tier4","company":"Leoforce","rawCompany":"leoforce","city":"Santa Ana","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T15:44:28.206Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Aerospace Program Manager","description":"Experience: Mid Level\nSalary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year\n\nJob Details\n-\nYou'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.\nManage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs\nLead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews\nDirect cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions\nEstablish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build recovery plans for off-schedule events\nSupport proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer\n\nLooking for:\nU.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred\n5+ years program management experience with an aerospace, military, or defense focus\nBachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline\nAssociate through senior program manager levels considered\n\nExperience in any of the following areas welcomed:\nEarned value management and master scheduling\nProposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)\nManufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes\nKnowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)\nFMS and international contracting\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nFounded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike. Our combination of deep material science, IP-enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.\n\nWhy join us?\n-\n\nBase salary $150k–$175k + bonus\nMedical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)\nGenerous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays\nFull-lifecycle program ownership — you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery\nBalanced mix of next-gen development, large-scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long-term stability\nDirect customer-facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth\n\n#manufacturing #manufacturing #aerospace #program-management #tier4","datePosted":"2026-08-05T15:44:28.206Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T15:44:28.206Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Leoforce","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Santa Ana","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0109e8ba2019aa2e1df501e4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0109e8ba2019aa2e1df501e4"}}