Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager (Hydrogen & Quantum Systems)

Winchester, VA

Pay From: $195,000 per year

MUST:

Experienced Program Manager

12+ years professional experience

5+ years of program management experience within drone/UAS manufacturing, aerospace, or a high-growth deep-tech environment

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through design, development, testing, integration, and manufacturing

Experience managing complex hardware and software programs from prototype through production

Experience supporting the design, development, integration, and manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or related aerospace platforms

Demonstrated understanding of hydrogen fuel cell integration and/or high-pressure gas systems

Familiarity with quantum computing applications and/or quantum sensing technologies

Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and advanced technology engineering teams

Experience managing technical integration and engineering trade-off decisions involving complex multidisciplinary systems

Experience developing and maintaining detailed engineering program schedules

Experience utilizing Agile and Stage-Gate development methodologies

Experience supporting rapid product development and aggressive delivery schedules

Experience working with manufacturing and procurement teams to transition engineering designs into production

Experience supporting supply chain activities involving specialized technical components and systems

Experience identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks, program risks, and engineering dependencies

Understanding of safety and compliance considerations involving hydrogen handling and cryogenic systems

Experience communicating technical program status, risks, schedules, and requirements to executive leadership and external stakeholders

Experience serving as a technical point of contact for customers, partners, and internal leadership

Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Proficiency with Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar program management tools

Experience with FAA Type Certification or international UAS regulatory frameworks preferred

Experience working within rapid-development or "fail-fast" R&D environments preferred

Experience with military-grade hardware (MIL-SPEC) and/or high-reliability electronics preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required

PMP certification

MBA highly preferred

DUTIES:

Lead multidisciplinary engineering programs supporting the development and manufacturing of next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems

Manage engineering programs from initial design and prototype development through testing, integration, manufacturing, and production

Coordinate the integration of high-pressure hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems into UAS platforms

Coordinate the integration of quantum-enhanced navigation, sensing, and onboard processing technologies

Support the design and development of multi-rotor UAS platforms

Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements

Utilize Agile and Stage-Gate methodologies to manage engineering development and achieve aggressive delivery milestones

Lead technical coordination across mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, manufacturing, and quantum-technology engineering teams

Facilitate technical trade-off discussions to optimize aircraft performance, flight endurance, reliability, and computational precision

Drive resolution of engineering integration issues and technical bottlenecks

Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to source specialized hydrogen components, quantum sensors, electronics, and other critical hardware

Coordinate with manufacturing teams to transition designs from prototype into scalable production

Ensure manufacturing operations are prepared to support rapid product scaling and assembly

Identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, manufacturing, and program risks

Address safety and compliance considerations involving hydrogen handling and cryogenic systems

Track engineering performance against program schedules and delivery commitments

Serve as the primary technical program interface between engineering teams, executive leadership, and external defense or commercial partners

Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into program status, technical risks, schedule performance, and resource requirements

Support product lifecycle management, engineering documentation, configuration management, and program controls

Support applicable UAS regulatory, military hardware, and high-reliability system requirements

Drive programs in a rapid-development environment while maintaining engineering discipline, accountability, and production readiness

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. “Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act“.