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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SunriseFloridaUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Aug 23, 2026
Salary
$51,500–$78,500 a year
Full-time

Project Manager

Job description

The Project Manager serves as the interface between the Program Manager, Engineering Leads, and/or Engineering discipline/department managers to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support program activities. The Project Manager will lead multi-disciplined technical projects and manage daily activities of cross-functional teams toward the successful execution of assigned projects. One effectively articulates concepts and ideas from technical staff to program staff and possesses good interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with others across disciplines.

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

Job responsibilities

  • Create and update Project Management Plans to track project progress and cost
  • Conduct weekly project team meetings to share and gather project information and status
  • Track project labor and non-labor costs
  • Track project material
  • Work with resource managers to plan and manage project resources
  • Coordinate the efforts of 3rd party partners and vendors to align goals and schedules
  • Identify and manage project risks
  • Remove obstacles

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum 0 - 2 years' experience with Bachelor's degree; or at least 3 years' experience with a Master's degree
  • Experienced in advanced Project Management concepts and interfacing directly with customers
  • Experienced managing projects that also use outside resources; i.e. contract manufacturers, design houses, etc.
  • Experienced developing and managing projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • Experienced in developing risk management and mitigation plans
  • Experience managing projects supporting DoD, DARPA, and other Government agencies desired
  • Experience taking projects from development into production is preferred

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