Inspired Flight Technologies, Inc
Technical Project Manager
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- San Luis Obispo, California
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- San Luis Obispo, California
About
Inspired Flight's Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by leading the American small unmanned aerial systems ("sUAS") Industry. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.
Our purpose driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are:
Team Players who stay humble and focus on accomplishing more by helping others
Honest people with a deep commitment to acting and speaking with integrity in everything we do
Grit filled professionals, who demonstrate our perseverance on a regular basis as we bounce back in the face of adversity
Diversity Seeking as we place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view
Self-Aware individuals striving to clearly understand our own strengths and weaknesses
Continuously Improving, humbly committed to improving ourselves, our products, our customers, and our company
Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting-edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America.
Location
This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight's HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Job Description
Inspired Flight is seeking a talented and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our Technology Team. A Technical Project Manager is a specialized role responsible for the project management and delivery of multiple complex drone projects.
This position is at the core of the engineering department at Inspired Flight and will be part of a rapidly growing company in the growing UAV industry. Lots of upward mobility available for this role!
Typical Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead technical authority on development projects, managing the complete lifecycle from requirements gathering through production.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Coordinate closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to align on deliverables and technical objectives.
- Act as the primary technical liaison for customers and key stakeholders, delivering updates, addressing technical inquiries, and ensuring alignment with expectations.
- Proactively manage technical roadblocks, providing direction, support, and escalation paths as needed.
- Promote high engineering standards and ensure thorough documentation across all phases and functions.
- Collaboration with the Hardware, Software, and Solutions Engineering team leads to drive project success and technical excellence.
You'll excel in this role if you are skilled in:
- Passion for ensuring project delivery and systematic archiving of results.
- Strong engineering background with the ability to assess risks and make informed, technical decisions.
- Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Project, ClickUp, or similar platforms for tracking and managing projects.
- Familiarity with aerospace documentation and compliance requirements such as MIL-STDs, ISO 9000, and ASME standards.
- Proven success in managing projects within the aerospace sector, demonstrating both strategic vision and tactical execution.
- Exceptional project management capabilities, with strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills for leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to articulate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive mindset toward problem-solving and risk management.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 5-7+ Years experience in a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or project management roles, with at least 3 years as a Project Engineer.
- Experience preferably in the following industries: UAS, aviation, aerospace, defense sector
Benefits Offered
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- World Class Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan
- 401k w/ 6% company match
- Equity Stock Options
- Quarterly Team Bonus Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Nice-to-have skills
- Microsoft Project
Work experience
- IT Project Manager
- General Project Management
Languages
- English