Skydweller Aero Inc. is a transatlantic, cutting-edge aerospace company developing solar-powered aircraft solutions capable of achieving perpetual flight while carrying heavy and powerful payloads. Building on technology developed through the longest continuous renewably powered flight program in history, this fast-growing company is creating a new class of unmanned aircraft that combines the persistence of geosynchronous satellites with the sensing capabilities and flexibility of a large airborne platform.
Skydweller Aero Inc. has its global and U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, with European operations headquartered in Spain.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Company Program Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Applying project management principles to develop and manage large, complex program schedules.
- Performing program schedule analysis, including schedule metrics, critical path, float, schedule variances, dependencies, and overall schedule performance.
- Building and maintaining program-level Integrated Master Schedules that incorporate major milestones and deliverables from internal teams, vendors, and government sources.
- Monitoring vendor schedule performance, including weekly and monthly schedule variances.
- Demonstrating proficiency with enterprise-level scheduling software.
- Supporting the development and transition of mid-level Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technologies from concept inception through design, build, verification, and testing.
- Leading Internal Research & Development (IR&D) efforts and/or contracted programs.
- Supervising direct reports and demonstrating a strong understanding of project and systems engineering principles.
- Applying previous experience as a Chief Engineer and/or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead on development programs.
- Applying experience as a voting member of a Change Control Board (CCB) or Engineering Review Board (ERB), or as a signatory responsible for engineering drawing release and/or change authorization.
- Prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and following up on planned work to ensure accuracy and optimize productivity.
- Reviewing planned work requests, validating the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, and engaging the appropriate resources to establish preliminary priorities.
- Reviewing work requirements and determining the most effective approach for successful execution.
- Actively participating in scheduling meetings with operations planners to establish work priorities, optimize downtime windows, and determine necessary lead times.
- Identifying work requiring engineering design and coordinating requirements with the Engineering team.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of progressively complex program administration, program management, engineering, or related experience, including at least four years of program management experience.
- Six or more years of prior experience working as an engineer (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or a similar discipline).
- Advanced proficiency with Jira.
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Experience developing Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project management and scheduling tools.
- Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated experience working within complex engineering and/or technology development programs.
Company Benefits
Skydweller Aero offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and eligibility.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, as applicable.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, and company holidays in accordance with applicable company policies and local requirements.
- Flexible Work Schedules: Flexible scheduling options may be available based on the requirements of the position and business needs.
- Professional Development: Access to training, educational opportunities, and other professional development resources based on role and business needs.
- Wellness Benefits: Access to company-sponsored wellness programs and initiatives.
- Flexible Remuneration: Eligible employees may participate in flexible compensation programs, where applicable.
- Meal Vouchers: Meal vouchers are provided to eligible employees, where applicable.
- Equity Opportunities: Eligible employees may be considered for stock option grants in accordance with the Company's equity plans and applicable approval requirements.
- Performance-Based Compensation: Certain positions may be eligible for performance-based bonuses or other incentive compensation in accordance with applicable company programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skydweller Aero is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business requirements, without discrimination on any ground protected by applicable law.
We are committed to maintaining a fair and inclusive recruitment process and to providing equal opportunities throughout all stages of employment.
Candidate Data Protection
Personal data provided during the recruitment process will be processed for the purpose of managing and evaluating your application in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Further information regarding the processing of candidate personal data, including the identity of the data controller, purposes and legal basis of processing, applicable retention periods, recipients and international transfers where applicable, and the exercise of data protection rights, is available through Skydweller Aero's Candidate Privacy Notice provided during the application process.