Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Technical Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$143.9k - $177.6k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10 or more years of experience, or a master's degree with 8 or more years of experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity.
Proven experience managing large-scale technical projects and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, from planning through implementation and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to supervise experienced professionals and oversee multiple technical workstreams.
Skilled in resource management, risk mitigation, and vendor coordination.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
Background in systems engineering, software development, or infrastructure project management.
Experience in proposal writing, business capture, and client relationship development.
Technical writing skills and familiarity with contract management and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of large or complex technical projects and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
Define project objectives and develop detailed work plans, timelines, estimates, and resource allocations.
Supervise and provide guidance to experienced professionals across technical disciplines and departments.
Direct the technical design, development, implementation, and testing activities of assigned projects.
Lead project meetings, monitor progress, and resolve risks or roadblocks to ensure successful delivery.
Oversee the integration and tracking of vendor tasks, ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables.
Provide technical and analytical leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Conduct performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions, and enforce adherence to company policies.
Interface with stakeholders, end users, and internal departments to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
Lead or contribute to new business proposals and identify follow-on opportunities for growth.
Evaluate and recommend changes to project management methods, tools, or procedures to improve outcomes.
Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within the program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions.
Ensure all planned hours are worked and recorded.
Identify and forward to leadership opportunities that could lead to growth within the work area.
Participate in growth efforts as requested.
Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction.
Complete a personal performance development plan and attend company meetings with the camera on.
Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program.
Execute assigned contract requirements in accordance with contract-specific labor category and requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
Background in systems engineering, software development, or infrastructure project management.
Experience in proposal writing, business capture, and client relationship development.
Technical writing skills and familiarity with contract management and compliance processes.

Salary Range: 143885 to 177632.25 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote, preferred Boston, MA or Dayton, OH

As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead and oversee the performance of multiple or large-scale technical projects, or major portions of complex programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. You will manage technical direction through the full project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and testing, while supervising experienced professionals and coordinating cross-functional teams. In this role, you will be the single point of contact for assigned projects, interfacing with internal departments, clients, and vendors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. You will also play a key role in shaping project strategies, evaluating methods, and recommending process improvements. In addition to project execution, you will support business development efforts by leading proposals and identifying new opportunities. Your leadership will extend to staff oversight, policy adherence, and driving success across technical and operational objectives.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Manage the execution of large or complex technical projects and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget

Define project objectives and develop detailed work plans, timelines, estimates, and resource allocations

Supervise and provide guidance to experienced professionals across technical disciplines and departments

Direct the technical design, development, implementation, and testing activities of assigned projects

Lead project meetings, monitor progress, and resolve risks or roadblocks to ensure successful delivery

Oversee the integration and tracking of vendor tasks, ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables

Provide technical and analytical leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration and innovation

Conduct performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions, and enforce adherence to company policies

Interface with stakeholders, end users, and internal departments to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction

Lead or contribute to new business proposals and identify follow-on opportunities for growth

Evaluate and recommend changes to project management methods, tools, or procedures to improve outcomes

Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

Participate in growth efforts as requested

Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meeting (with camera on)

Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients

Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity 

Proven experience managing large-scale technical projects and leading cross-functional teams

Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, from planning through implementation and evaluation

Demonstrated ability to supervise experienced professionals and oversee multiple technical workstreams

Skilled in resource management, risk mitigation, and vendor coordination

Strong communication and leadership abilities for client interfacing and internal collaboration

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms

Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies

Background in systems engineering, software development, or infrastructure project management

Experience in proposal writing, business capture, and client relationship development

Technical writing skills and familiarity with contract management and compliance processes

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.

About the Company

Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Aether Aerospace is developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Project Aether that uses a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system and aims to achieve FAA MOSAIC certification. The aircraft uses batteries for hovering and hydrogen fuel cells for cruise, with the cells recharging the batteries in flight, to offer more than 250 miles of range. It features a tandem tilt-wing with eight ducted fans, fly-by-wire controls, and a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute for safety. The company targets two markets: individual owners who can store the aircraft in a two-car garage for about $195,000, and flight centers that would buy fleets of 10–20 aircraft to rent to Sport Pilots, supported by hydrogen fuel, maintenance, and a booking platform, with the goal of bringing a certificated, on-demand personal air vehicle to market and scaling through fleet-based services.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2026

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