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Posted YesterdayDeputy Program Manager
1300 Eubank Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day execution of multiple Directed Energy and tracking system programs across development, integration, test, and fielding activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between engineering, production, logistics, contracts, supply chain, quality, and field operations teams.
- Support development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program plans, and customer deliverables.
- Support planning and execution of customer demonstrations, training exercises, government acceptance testing, and operational field events.
- Coordinate logistics, staffing, documentation, and readiness activities for test and deployment operations.
- Support operational readiness activities for deployed or forward-operating systems. Documentation & Configuration Support
- Support generation, review, and tracking of program documentation including: ◦ Contract deliverables (CDRLs) ◦ Technical reports ◦ Test plans and procedures ◦ Training materials ◦ Meeting minutes and action registers ◦ Configuration management documentation
- Coordinate documentation status across multiple teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery to customers.
- Maintain strong working relationships with government customers, teammates, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Support customer visits, technical reviews, demonstrations, and operational engagements.
Requirements
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Company Overview At AeroVironment, we are advancing the future of national defense through cutting-edge autonomous systems, directed energy solutions, precision tracking technologies, and integrated counter-UAS capabilities.
- Assist with proposal and capture activities for future Directed Energy and tracking opportunities as required. Basic
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related technical field; equivalent
- experience supporting defense, aerospace, military systems, or advanced technology programs.
- Experience supporting program execution, test events, training activities, or operational deployments.
- Familiarity with program management processes, schedules, documentation control, and customer reporting.
- Ability to travel in support of test events, customer demonstrations, and operational activities.
- Ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams in fast-paced environments.
- U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Preferred
- Experience supporting Directed Energy, Counter-UAS, tracking systems, EO/IR systems, or defense electronics programs.
- Experience working directly with Army, Navy, and/or Air Force customers.
- Familiarity with field testing environments including military ranges and operational exercises.
- Understanding of DoD acquisition, FAR-based contracts, OTA environments, or defense program lifecycle management.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Excel, or other program management tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining execution discipline.
- Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Travel up to 25-40% based on program and customer requirements.
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Experience
- experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 5+ years of
Benefits
- Clearance Level Top Secret The salary range for this role is: $80,500 - $123,000 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- The LOCUST product line represents a next-generation family of directed energy systems designed to support layered air defense missions across multiple domains and platforms.
- Summary AeroVironment is seeking a highly motivated and technically capable Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support a portfolio of Directed Energy (DE), precision tracking, and Counter-UAS programs within the LOCUST product line.
- The DPM will work directly with Program Managers, engineering teams, operations, and customers to execute complex defense programs spanning development, integration, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment activities.
- This role requires a hands-on operator capable of supporting fast-paced program execution while coordinating cross-functional teams, managing documentation and reporting requirements, and ensuring successful customer demonstrations, test events, and field activities.
- The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, customer-focused, and comfortable operating in dynamic operational and technical environments. Key
- Assist Program Managers with schedule management, action item tracking, risk management, cost monitoring, and program reporting.
- Assist with preparation of executive-level status briefings, milestone reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and customer updates. Test, Training & Field Operations Support
- Interface directly with Army, Navy, Air Force, and other government stakeholders during fielding, integration, and operational activities.
- Assist with range coordination, safety documentation, travel planning, asset tracking, and event execution support.
- Assist with data collection, metrics reporting, and program performance tracking. Customer & Team Engagement