Qureos Mentor

<div>Company Overview 
Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter. Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve. We are not here to sell vapor; we build and ship real capabilities for real missions. 
 
Now, we&rsquo;re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive sustainment activities for PDW products, ensuring our deployed products remain reliable, effective, and continuously improved for our customers. 

What You&rsquo;ll Do
<ul><li>
Lead sustainment programs and projects for fielded PDW systems, ensuring continued performance and reliability.</li><li>
Manage and track technical issues reported internally and externally by customers, driving resolution and communication.</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement technical changes and improvements to existing PDW products.</li><li>
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of customer reported issues, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.</li><li>
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align stakeholders on sustainment priorities and issue resolution.</li><li>
Communicate program status across departments and to upper management</li><li>
Ensure configuration control is maintained for all changes to fielded systems and associated Bill of Materials (BOMs).</li><li>
Track program metrics and provide regular updates on sustainment performance, risks, and corrective actions.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to mature the sustainment processes as PDW scales.</li></ul>

Requirements
<ul><li>
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in technical program management, sustainment, or lifecycle support.</li><li>
Deep understanding of sustainment engineering practices, including reliability, maintainability, and supportability.</li><li>
Strong background in managing technical changes to complex systems, ideally in unmanned aircraft, aerospace, or defense industries.</li><li>
Experience tracking, triaging, and resolving customer and internal technical issues.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, management, and change control.</li><li>
Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to conduct structured root cause analysis (RCA), facilitating corrective action determination and leading execution of corrective action plan.</li><li>
Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.</li></ul> 

Preferred
<ul><li>
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or first responder unmanned systems.</li><li>
Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, and field support processes for aerospace or defense systems.</li></ul> 

Physical Requirements 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as computer hardware and technical equipment used in system sustainment activities. Must be physically capable of traveling to customer sites and field environments as required. 

Work Environment 
This position typically operates in a combination of standard office settings, manufacturing facilities, and field environments. This role requires use of standard office equipment, and may involve exposure to machinery, tools, and outdoor conditions. Occasional travel to customer locations, test sites, and supplier facilities is required. This is a fast-paced work environment and requires cross-departmental collaboration with both independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard work hours for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as operational needs demand. 

ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 


Compensation and Benefits
PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:
<ul><li>Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company</li><li>
Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options</li><li>
On-site fitness center</li></ul> 

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div>

Technical Program Manager, Sustainment

<div>Company Overview 
Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter. Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve. We are not here to sell vapor; we build and ship real capabilities for real missions.

Now, we&rsquo;re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Technical Configuration Manager to establish and mature configuration management processes across our Technical Programs department, enabling accurate and scalable management of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. 


What You&rsquo;ll Do
<ul><li>
Serve as the primary owner of PDW&rsquo;s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Duro, Teamcenter, Windchill) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.</li><li>
Develop, structure, and manage complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) for R&amp;D and production programs for PDW products.</li><li>
Partner with engineering teams to mature the configuration management process and best practices.</li><li>
Facilitate and run the Engineering Configuration Control Board (CCB), including agenda preparation, documentation, and tracking of actions.</li><li>
Lead the maturation and continuous improvement of the CCB process as PDW scales its development and production activities.</li><li>
Collaborate with production operations to ensure BOMs and configurations align with manufacturing and supply chain systems.</li><li>
Provide training, guidance, and support to engineering teams on effective use of the PLM system and configuration control processes.</li><li>
Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor configuration status and program health.</li></ul> 

Requirements
<ul><li>
Expert-level experience using and administering PLM systems such as Duro, Siemens Teamcenter, or PTC Windchill.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of configuration management principles and practices within engineering and production environments.</li><li>
Expert-level experience in creating, managing, and structuring Bills of Materials (BOMs) for technical products.</li><li>
Background in industries such as unmanned aircraft, aerospace, or heavy equipment.</li><li>
Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience running or supporting a Configuration Control Board (CCB).</li><li>
Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings.</li><li>
Proven ability to drive process improvement and implement scalable configuration management practices.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li></ul>

Preferred
<ul><li>
Experience implementing, configuring and maintaining a PLM system.</li><li>
Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools.</li></ul> 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as computer hardware and peripherals. Must be physically capable of working in both office and production floor environments. 

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment with occasional work in a manufacturing setting. It requires the use of standard office equipment and systems. This role involves cross-departmental collaboration and both independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard work hours for this position are 8:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime or off-hour work as business needs arise. 


ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 


Compensation and Benefits

PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:
<ul><li>
Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company</li><li>
Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options</li><li>
On-site fitness center</li></ul> 

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div>

Technical Configuration Manager

<div>Company Overview 
Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter. Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve. We are not here to sell vapor; we build and ship real capabilities for real missions. 


Now, we&rsquo;re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Master Scheduler to play a critical role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of our technical programs. 

What You&rsquo;ll Do
<ul><li>
Develop, implement, and maintain detailed program and project schedules in Microsoft Project, ensuring accuracy and traceability.</li><li>
Partner closely with Technical Program Managers to translate program objectives, requirements, and deliverables into executable schedules.</li><li>
Working with the Technical PM coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and production operations to capture all scope and dependencies in program plans.</li><li>
Monitor project performance against baselines, variances, and provide opportunities for schedule optimization to Technical PM.</li><li>
Create a PDW master schedule for all development and R&amp;D programs that highlights overlap between departments, resources and other critical KPIs.</li><li>
Prepare and present schedule metrics, dashboards, and earned value data to senior leadership and external stakeholders.</li><li>
The ability to run, what-if analyses and scenario planning to support program decisions. Support Technical PM in proposal development by creating preliminary schedules, resource forecasts, and integration plans.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement in scheduling tools, processes, and best practices across the Technical Programs department.</li></ul> 

Requirements
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience).</li><li>
10+ years of experience in program scheduling, with a strong background in R&amp;D and new product development programs.</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Project (including advanced scheduling, dependencies, resource leveling, and reporting).</li><li>
Proven track record of developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex technical or defense programs.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of the NPI, program management processes, phase-gate development and electrical PCBA &amp; mechanical part development process.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross domain teams such as engineering, operations, and leadership teams</li><li>
Strong communication skills, with experience presenting schedule status to executives and stakeholders.</li></ul>

Preferred
<ul><li>
Experience with unmanned systems, aerospace, or defense programs.</li><li>
High proficiency with Microsoft Project and Jira.</li><li>
Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools.</li></ul> 


Physical Requirements 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
<ul><li>
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day.</li><li>
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.</li><li>
Must be capable of working in both office and manufacturing environments, occasionally visiting test sites or customer facilities.</li><li>
May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment.</li></ul> 

Work Environment 
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment with occasional work in a manufacturing setting. It requires the use of standard office equipment and systems. This role involves cross-departmental collaboration and both independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard work hours for this position are 8:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime or off-hour work as business needs arise. 

ITAR Requirement 
In compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).<div> 

Compensation and Benefits</div>
<div>
PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:</div>
<ul><li>
Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company</li><li>
Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options</li><li>
On-site fitness center</li></ul> 
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EEO Statement</div>
<div>
PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div></div>

Master Scheduler

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Technical Program Manager, Sustainment

Technical Configuration Manager

Master Scheduler