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Senior Program Manager, Aerospace and Defense

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $134,640 - $185,130

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
Divergent's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Divergent's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Divergent
high
88 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
Hiring momentum
106 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Divergent's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Divergent.

About this role

The Senior Program Manager for Aerospace and Defense at Divergent will oversee defense programs, ensuring the effective deployment of Divergent's technology in both new and legacy defense applications. This role involves managing all aspects of programs from inception to completion, leading cross-functional teams, and developing relationships with defense primes and DoD stakeholders to facilitate program success.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Divergent as an employer.

What you need

  • Active Secret Clearance desired; Top Secret Clearance preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management within the aerospace and defense industry
  • Strong technical background in aerospace structures programs, including familiarity with basic structural analysis tools such as finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Knowledge of additive manufacturing applications and robotic assembly systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Previous experience in technical leadership positions such as Chief Engineer or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
  • PMP certification or equivalent

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
  • The role involves significant interaction with DoD stakeholders, which may require compliance with strict regulations and processes
  • The position is described as one of the early hires in the A&D division, which may mean a high level of responsibility and potential ambiguity in role definition
  • Compensation range is provided, but specific salary for the role will depend on evaluation through the interview process

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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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