Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee Divergent’s aerospace and defense (A&D) efforts. As one of the early hires in the A&D division, this individual will own defense programs focused on deploying Divergent’s technology on new and legacy defense programs. This individual will also lead programs that focus on the expansion of Divergent’s capabilities enabling the utilization of DAPS™ for a broader set of defense applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in aerospace structures, with a particular emphasis on aerial defense systems such as unmanned aerial systems or missiles. The Senior/Principal Program Manager will be responsible for leading programs with defense primes and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders to execute Divergent's programs efficiently and effectively.

The Role

Manage all aspects of aerospace and defense programs, from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery of program deliverables and within cost, schedule, and performance requirements
Lead cross-functional team by providing strategic technical guidance and programmatic constraints on cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, manufacturing, and customer personnel
Set framework and analysis parameters with internal engineering teams and customer teams to characterize programmatic, technical, and risk trades
Build and utilize Divergent program management tools, systems, and templates to draft proposals, write-up statements of work, and track program performance (cost, schedule, and performance)
Monitor program performance against established metrics and milestones, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary
Formulate program strategy across a portfolio of customers, identifying new development opportunities, technology risks, and partnerships that Divergent should focus on
Develop and maintain relationships with defense primes, subcontractors, and DoD stakeholders to facilitate program success and build new contracting opportunities

Basic Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance desired; Top Secret Clearance preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management within the aerospace and defense industry
Strong technical background in aerospace structures programs, including familiarity with basic structural analysis tools such as finite element analysis (FEA)
Knowledge of additive manufacturing applications and robotic assembly systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders
Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Experience with DoD acquisition cycles and federal acquisition regulations (FAR)
Experience supporting analysis and completing documentations for airworthiness certifications. Experience engaging directly with DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Experience with fast iteration hardware prototyping programs

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Previous experience in technical leadership positions such as Chief Engineer or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead is preferred