About Frontier Aerospace Corporation

Frontier Aerospace Corporation conceptualizes, designs, proves, and additively manufactures in-space and launch system rocket propulsion thrusters. From concept ideation to product development to qualification testing to customer delivery, we have a proven philosophy and the in-house resources necessary to design, build, test, and deliver reliable, high-performance liquid propellant thrusters for our nation's critical in-space, commercial, civilian, and defense applications. Whether they are used for attitude control, orbit transfer, lunar and exo-moon landing, deep-space missions, or high-thrust divert systems, Frontier's thrusters meet the most demanding requirements.

Our customers are hungry for a propulsion supplier who can reliably meet their requirements and who is responsive to their needs. Frontier's mission is to do just that, by advancing breakthrough propulsion technologies and providing industry-leading customer responsiveness. Ultimately, it's our fantastic team of dedicated professionals and hard-working tradespeople who make this a reality. As a small, but rapidly growing company, there are many opportunities for our team members to grow and take on new and exciting responsibilities - to be more than just another worker. Come make a difference and share in our success!

Product Engineering Manager

Come join our growing team where you will get to make a difference daily by continuing to help build our reputation for quality, responsiveness, and the ability to handle complex products. We have an exciting opportunity for a Hypergolic Thruster Product Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an engineering team to support development of Frontier’s Hypergolic Thruster Products by establishing an effective technical product roadmap and maintaining critical engineering resources to execute the roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical product roadmap
• Appropriately allocate staff and resources to support program execution across product lines
• Assist in finding technical solutions during all phases of development
• Implement standardized processes for major design review gates
• Lead product engineering staff meetings
• Manage product engineering department overhead budget
• Interface with Integrated Product Team to ensure clear communication with program

Relevant Experience and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience, 5 years preferred
• Strong technical background in multiple facets of propulsion test (test stand build, operation, procedure development, site safety, etc.)
• Strong technical background in liquid-propellant thruster concepts, fluids, and thermodynamics
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to deal with conflict
• Experience with failure investigations and corrective actions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements and drawings
• High level of organization and attention to detail

Travel Requirements:

• Local interoffice travel expected (25 miles one-way) required initially during setup of new facility (in Newbury Park, CA) and shutdown of old facility (in Simi Valley, CA)
• Occasional local and domestic travel as needed

Employment Criteria:

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Employment Statement:

The responsibilities described on this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee. The scope of the job may also change as necessitated by business demands.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Frontier Aerospace participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at www.e-verify.gov.

Pay: Salary $139,000 to $166,000 DOE

Employment Type and Exempt Status: Full-time / Exempt

Benefits: 12 company paid holidays

Vacation days and Sick days

401(k) w/company matching

Medical

Dental, Vision, Life

Health savings account