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Salary: USD 150,000 - 250,000 / annual
Amca is building America's new industrial base by rapidly developing and manufacturing critical aerospace and defense components. The company operates seven factories nationwide and delivers avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms including the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.
As an Engineering Program Manager, you will lead the execution of advanced aerospace programs from initial concept through delivery, serving as the primary interface with U.S. Government customers and internal engineering teams. This is a hands-on program leadership role in a rapidly scaling startup environment where you will manage multiple ongoing programs of varying sizes and complexity, operating at the intersection of engineering, program management, and customer engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as the primary customer interface, ensuring alignment between mission requirements and Amca's technology roadmap
- Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance from contract award through integration, test, and deployment
- Leading proposal efforts and contract negotiations, ensuring technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, and FAR/DFARS compliance
- Working closely with engineering teams to translate mission needs into product requirements and guide design reviews
- Leading program reviews and presenting technical and schedule briefings to government stakeholders
- Identifying program risks early, developing mitigation plans, and maintaining schedule fidelity under aggressive timelines
- Shaping new opportunities and architectures by collaborating with government and industry partners
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or national security programs
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills, including preparation of CDRLs and technical data packages
- Deep familiarity with USG programs, acquisitions, and operational concepts
- Strong understanding of U.S. Government acquisition processes, contracting, and operational concepts
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs to cost and schedule
- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR regulations
Preferred:
- Experience in fast-moving environments with compressed timelines
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping, OTA contracts, and accelerated development environments
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
