SR. PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Space-based Programs - Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
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SR. PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Space-based Programs
05-00211
Who We Are:
A multidisciplinary team of engineers, program managers, and technicians to develop spaceflight missions, spacecraft, spacecraft avionics systems, spacecraft payloads, and lighter than air systems. This position has the option of being a fully remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Dis. of Columbia, FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WV only. Alternate work location is San Antonio, TX.
Objectives of this Role:
- Manage complex space-based programs.
- Find new business opportunities in the commercial and government arenas.
- Strategic planning for the needs of the war-fighter from a space perspective.
- Strategic planning for the needs of the commercial sector, both nationally and internationally, from a space perspective.
- Develop processes and procedures for training engineers and technicians.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Track progress on projects by SwRI personnel/subcontractors, generate reports, and manage project progress and customer's expectations.
- Work with potential customers to develop new business opportunities.
- Strategize with members of the department to determine how SwRI can meet the needs of the war-fighter and the commercial sector.
- Work with and lead Division personnel to develop processes and procedures for training.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Software Engineering and/or Engineering Management.
- 15+ years: Related Management experience; Strategic planning for the needs of the commercial sector, both nationally and internationally, from a space perspective or directly related.
- Experience working with potential customers to develop new business opportunities.
- Strong problem solving and strategic planning skills, experience with the needs of the war-fighter from a space perspective, working in an internationally cooperative environment, and practical knowledge in organizational development, facilities management, resource training.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
- Salary Range: $144,498-240,885
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Or Remote
For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
