Technical Program Manager – Aviation Systems (Hardware & Software)

BLUE STORM ASSOCIATES INC

Technical Program Manager – Aviation Systems (Hardware & Software)

Niceville, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Location: Fully Remote Industry: Aviation / Aerospace Technology

    We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Technical Program Manager to lead the development of complex aviation-related hardware and software systems. This role requires a strong understanding of embedded systems, avionics architectures, and full product lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and drive the successful delivery of mission-critical aviation technologies from concept and architecture through certification, production, and deployment. This position is ideal for someone comfortable operating at the intersection of systems engineering, firmware/software development, and hardware product development.

    Key Responsibilities

    Technical Project Leadership  Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of aviation technology projects including concept, design, development, testing, certification, and deployment  Manage projects involving embedded systems, avionics hardware, firmware, and cloud/software platforms  Translate systems engineering requirements into actionable project plans and technical deliverables  Coordinate development activities across electrical engineering, firmware, software, systems engineering, and QA teams Hardware & Embedded Systems Development  Oversee development of embedded hardware systems, including PCB-based systems, avionics modules, and sensor platforms  Coordinate integration of microcontrollers, processors, and embedded operating systems  Manage development timelines for prototyping, hardware testing, validation, and production readiness  Work closely with engineering teams on hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification

    Software & Systems Integration  Manage projects involving embedded firmware, real-time systems, and application software  Coordinate development using Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies  Oversee software lifecycle processes including architecture, implementation, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management  Ensure successful hardware-software integration and system-level testing Compliance  Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to maintain documentation and compliance artifacts Project Execution  Develop and manage: o technical roadmaps o Project schedules o Milestones and deliverables o Resource allocations o Risk mitigation plans  Monitor engineering progress and resolve technical blockers  Provide regular status updates to executive leadership and stakeholders Stakeholder Communication  Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering, product management, leadership, and external partners  Facilitate cross-team collaboration and technical decision-making  Maintain clear technical documentation and reporting

    Required Qualifications

     5+ years of technical project management experience in hardware/software product development  Experience managing embedded systems or avionics-related products  Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycle and embedded firmware development  Familiarity with systems engineering practices and hardware/software integration  Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams  Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

    Technical Knowledge Experience or familiarity with:  Embedded systems architecture  Microcontrollers (ARM, STM32, ESP32, etc.)  Embedded operating systems (RTOS, Linux)  Firmware development workflows  Hardware design lifecycle (schematics, PCB design, prototyping, manufacturing)  Sensor integration and avionics interfaces  Software development pipelines and DevOps Tools & Platforms  Jira  Confluence  Git / GitHub / GitLab  CI/CD systems  MS Project or similar scheduling tools  Systems modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, SysML tools)

    Preferred Qualifications  Bachelors or Master's degree in: o Electrical Engineering o Computer Engineering o Aerospace Engineering o Computer Science  PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification  Experience working with avionics systems or aerospace-grade electronics  Experience with safety-critical system development  Familiarity with hardware manufacturing and supply chain processes  Knowledge of systems engineering frameworks (MBSE, SysML)

    Why Join Us  Work on cutting-edge technologies  Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and innovators  Opportunities to shape next-generation aerospace systems  Fully remote work environment  Competitive salary and benefits  Significant growth and leadership opportunities

    This is a remote position.