Program Manager

The Program Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership to execute all aspects of a demonstrator aircraft design-build-test program. Inclusive is leading initiatives related to process optimization, cost reduction, and quality control execution commitments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complete aircraft design cycles and builds, a proven track record of successful leadership, and a deep understanding and experience with leading a demonstrator aircraft build. The ideal candidate is equal parts technically and programmatically sophisticated.

Category: Program Management

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching 

Summary:

Founded in 1982 by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is an aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-plus year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience OR a master’s degree with 8 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience 
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience in a rapid prototyping environment. 
• Demonstrated past performance in leading a cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and business management team across the lifecycle of the clean-sheet design-build-test of a demonstrator aircraft program. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams 
• 5 or more years of leadership experience in a prototype team environment 
• Program management experience in a defense or production industry - Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management 
• Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach 
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds. 
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard) 
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen) 
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time 
• Ability to write for extended periods of time 
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time 
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. 
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds 
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others 
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration 
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily 
• Must be able to read and understand SDS