Product Line Director – EW Systems

AeroVironment

. Own the AV EW Systems product line across capture, development, integration, production, fielding, and sustainment .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $148,000 - $237,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing defense programs and product lines, with a strong focus on program financials, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to align technical roadmaps with customer requirements and drive complex systems from development to production.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipEACs And Program FinancialsSIGINT/Cyber/EW Systems DevelopmentU.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program Financial ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementDigital Signal ProcessingFirmware/Embedded Signal ProcessingWireless TechnologyAI/ML ApplicationProposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementLifecycle Cost Reduction

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Top Secret Security ClearanceITAR/EAR Compliance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Defense ProgramsProduct Line ManagementDoD StakeholdersMission-Critical SystemsDepartment of War ProgramsAcquisition PathwaysOperational DemonstrationsField SupportSustainment PlanningCustomer CONOPS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the AV EW Systems product line across capture, development, integration, production, fielding, and sustainment
Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance, and delivery commitments
Align technical roadmaps, architecture decisions, and capability evolution with customer requirements and business strategy
Lead cross-functional integrated product teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, and finance
Develop and manage program budgets, EACs, forecasts, and margin performance
Ensure program controls, risk management, and change management across contracts
Drive affordability, scalability, and producibility initiatives
Support pricing strategies, proposal development, and negotiations
Serve as senior customer interface with U.S. Army, NNSA, U.S. Air Force, and other DoD and interagency stakeholders
Support design reviews, program reviews, test events, fielding activities, and operational demonstrations
Translate customer CONOPS and mission needs into executable program plans and product enhancements
Represent the product line in executive-level forums
Drive transition from development to production, including supply chain readiness, manufacturing scale-up, and quality assurance
Oversee sustainment planning, field support, spares, upgrades, and lifecycle cost reduction
Ensure alignment with MOSA and long-term sustainment strategies
Support deployed systems with responsiveness and operational urgency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Business, or a related field
10+ years of experience in defense programs, product line management, or program management
Demonstrated experience leading SIGINT/Cyber/EW/C-U systems developments
Strong working knowledge of EACs, program financials, earned value concepts, and execution metrics
Experience working directly with U.S. Army, NNSA, U.S. Air Force, and/or other government customers
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering complex, mission-critical systems
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment
Currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required
ITAR/EAR compliance eligibility as a U.S. person or ability to obtain an export license
Advanced degree preferred
Advanced knowledge of wireless technology preferred
Advanced knowledge of SIGINT/Cyber/EW/C-UAS systems preferred
Advanced knowledge of Digital Signal Processing preferred
Advanced knowledge of Firmware/Embedded Signal Processing preferred
Familiarity with AI/ML and application to EW systems preferred
Proven track record of delivering larger Department of War programs (+$10M) preferred
Familiarity with DoW acquisition pathways, OTAs, rapid capability offices, and transition-to-program-of-record efforts preferred
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown