--- title: "Program Manager · Sterling · Quadrant, Inc." description: "Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site — Engineering Program Manager (Hydrogen & Quantum Systems) Winchester, VA Pay From: $195,000 per year…" canonical_url: "https://www.dronejobs.app/jobs/quadrant-inc-program-manager" meta: "og:description": "Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site — Engineering Program Manager (Hydrogen & Quantum Systems) Winchester, VA Pay From: $195,000 per year…" "og:image": "https://www.dronejobs.app/_og/d/c_JobPosting%2Cslug_quadrant-inc-program-manager%2Cp_Ii9qb2JzL3F1YWRyYW50LWluYy1wcm9ncmFtLW1hbmFnZXIi%2Cs_rqWhSFsbQg-8oHoH.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Program Manager · Sterling · Quadrant, Inc." "twitter:image": "https://www.dronejobs.app/_og/d/c_JobPosting%2Cslug_quadrant-inc-program-manager%2Cp_Ii9qb2JzL3F1YWRyYW50LWluYy1wcm9ncmFtLW1hbmFnZXIi%2Cs_rqWhSFsbQg-8oHoH.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.dronejobs.app/llms.txt) [Back to jobs](https://www.dronejobs.app/jobs) ![Logo of Quadrant, Inc.](https://assets.jobbb.io/cdn-cgi/image/w=128,h=128,f=auto/logos/01m5647aej3h79x9k96dbyt7wb_1792280865.gif) **Quadrant, Inc.** **Actively hiring ** [Website](https://quadrantinc.com) # **Program Manager**
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**On-site**
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**Senior**
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$195,000/yr
Posted
18d ago
Location Sterling, Virginia, United States --- **Engineering Program Manager (Hydrogen & Quantum Systems) Winchester, VA Pay From: $195,000 per year** **MUST:** Experienced Program Manager 12+ years professional experience 5+ years of program management experience within drone/UAS manufacturing, aerospace, or a high-growth deep-tech environment Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through design, development, testing, integration, and manufacturing Experience managing complex hardware and software programs from prototype through production Experience supporting the design, development, integration, and manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or related aerospace platforms Demonstrated understanding of hydrogen fuel cell integration and/or high-pressure gas systems Familiarity with quantum computing applications and/or quantum sensing technologies Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and advanced technology engineering teams Experience managing technical integration and engineering trade-off decisions involving complex multidisciplinary systems Experience developing and maintaining detailed engineering program schedules Experience utilizing Agile and Stage-Gate development methodologies Experience supporting rapid product development and aggressive delivery schedules Experience working with manufacturing and procurement teams to transition engineering designs into production Experience supporting supply chain activities involving specialized technical components and systems Experience identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks, program risks, and engineering dependencies Understanding of safety and compliance considerations involving hydrogen handling and cryogenic systems Experience communicating technical program status, risks, schedules, and requirements to executive leadership and external stakeholders Experience serving as a technical point of contact for customers, partners, and internal leadership Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software Proficiency with Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar program management tools Experience with FAA Type Certification or international UAS regulatory frameworks preferred Experience working within rapid-development or "fail-fast" R&D environments preferred Experience with military-grade hardware (MIL-SPEC) and/or high-reliability electronics preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required PMP certification MBA highly preferred **DUTIES:** Lead multidisciplinary engineering programs supporting the development and manufacturing of next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems Manage engineering programs from initial design and prototype development through testing, integration, manufacturing, and production Coordinate the integration of high-pressure hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems into UAS platforms Coordinate the integration of quantum-enhanced navigation, sensing, and onboard processing technologies Support the design and development of multi-rotor UAS platforms Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements Utilize Agile and Stage-Gate methodologies to manage engineering development and achieve aggressive delivery milestones Lead technical coordination across mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, manufacturing, and quantum-technology engineering teams Facilitate technical trade-off discussions to optimize aircraft performance, flight endurance, reliability, and computational precision Drive resolution of engineering integration issues and technical bottlenecks Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to source specialized hydrogen components, quantum sensors, electronics, and other critical hardware Coordinate with manufacturing teams to transition designs from prototype into scalable production Ensure manufacturing operations are prepared to support rapid product scaling and assembly Identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, manufacturing, and program risks Address safety and compliance considerations involving hydrogen handling and cryogenic systems Track engineering performance against program schedules and delivery commitments Serve as the primary technical program interface between engineering teams, executive leadership, and external defense or commercial partners Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into program status, technical risks, schedule performance, and resource requirements Support product lifecycle management, engineering documentation, configuration management, and program controls Support applicable UAS regulatory, military hardware, and high-reliability system requirements Drive programs in a rapid-development environment while maintaining engineering discipline, accountability, and production readiness *Quadrant is an 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