Senior Program Manager, RF MIssion Systems

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  Senior Program Manager will be responsible developing project plans, schedules, and budgets

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  Manage and lead production programs from inception to completion

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  Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies

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  Establish and maintain effective communication channels with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders such as PM Team, IPT Leads, Group Leads, Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Purchasing, and Human Resources

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  Coordinate regular meetings and progress updates with the PM Team, IPT Leads, Group Leads, and other staff to ensure alignment and address any concerns or open action items

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  Coordinate with Engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of products from design to manufacturing

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  Monitor production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed

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  Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs

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  Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process

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  Manage stakeholder expectations and address their needs throughout the project lifecycle

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  Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency enhancements, and lessons learned

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  Participate in post-project reviews and implement corrective actions as required to enhance project performance and outcomes

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  Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in RF systems and project management

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  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.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. 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.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

• Monitoring project budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts for RF Mission Systems' BADGER product and IRAD Budgets

• Coordinate resource allocation and optimization in collaboration with the PM Team, IPT Leads, Group Leads, and other staff members

• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to ensure timely procurement of project materials and services related to RF systems

• Perform contract administration specific to RF Mission Systems, including reviewing contract terms, monitoring deliverables, and managing contract modifications

• Collaborate with the legal and procurement teams to address contractual issues, ensure program compliance and avoid scope creep 

• Other duties as assigned