Overview:

Aether Aerospace is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Leader to manage an engineering services project in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL area. The project tasks include on-aircraft maintenance of the VENOM Autonomy Kit (VAK); maintaining and tracking spare parts and inventory; supporting pre-flight, live-flight, and post-flight activities; incorporating updates to the VAK system software and hardware; and coordinating with our in-house shop to fabricate avionics components. This role is responsible for managing project scope; coordinating maintenance, logistics, and engineering teams; communicating with DARPA and US Air Force customers; tracking budgets and actual costs; and communicating with company leadership.

The aircraft maintenance and logistics team is co-located with the aircraft on-site at Eglin AFB. The engineering team is at various remote locations. The fabrication team is located in Hollywood, MD. The position is remote. Ideally, the project leader would be local to Eglin AFB, FL area or Hollywood, MD, but other locations will be considered. Weekly coordination visits to the Eglin AFB are required. Routine travel (one trip per month, 1-2 days per trip) to Patuxent River, MD is also required.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the VENOM Sustainment project from initiation through completion.
• Ensure compliance with all SOW and contract requirements.
• Maintain visit requests, contractor access cards, and other paperwork necessary for the maintenance, logistics, engineering teams have access to Eglin AFB and the aircraft hangars.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project tasks. Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, engineering, and manufacturing task leads.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and status reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in project leadership or technical team management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing engineering services projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with DOD aircraft avionics modifications, preferably F-16

Aether Aerospace is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employees. The salary range for this position is $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. Aether Aerospace provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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