Project Manager - Airframe Structures

We are seeking a Project Manager Airframe Structures to lead the design, development, and integration of structural components across our UAV platforms. This is a cross-functional leadership role blending engineering expertise, program management, and strategic direction. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of structural projects from concept to production ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, performance benchmarks, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of airframe structural projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
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  Drive execution with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, simulation, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance frameworks and organizational targets.

Technical Oversight

• Collaborate with structural and analysis teams to validate design, material selection, and build methods.
• Supervise CAD, FEM, and structural testing activities, ensuring alignment with UAV standards.
• Support subsystem integration across avionics, payloads, and propulsion systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as key liaison between engineering teams, internal stakeholders, and external defense partners.
• Deliver technical updates and project status reports to senior leadership and customers.
• Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, and QA teams to maintain delivery integrity.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to aerospace and defense standards (MIL-STD, AS9100, GCAA/UAE regulations).
• Maintain robust documentation including design reviews, test outcomes, and configuration controls.