Technical Program Manager Aviation Systems (Hardware & Software) in Niceville

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 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 ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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)

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- aerospace systems
Fully remote work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Significant growth and leadership opportunities

This is a remote position.

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