Composites Program Manager (Mukilteo)

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Composites Program Manager specializing in high-temperature composites to join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer onsite near Everett, Washington. This team works at the forefront of advanced materials, including carbon-carbon composites engineered to survive the extreme thermal and structural demands of hypersonic flight. Role Overview The Composites Program Manager owns cost, schedule, and technical performance across a portfolio of high-temperature materials programs.

This is a customer-facing leadership role requiring someone who can speak the language of carbon-carbon and hypersonic environments while driving rigorous EVM, integrated master scheduling, and R&D program execution from early-stage development through technical testing and delivery. Responsibilities Lead customer interactions — conference calls, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and written communications including reports and proposals. Own program planning: define cost baselines, build integrated master schedules, identify resource requirements, and align technical objectives.

Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics; report CPI/SPI to leadership and customers on a consistent cadence. Drive integrated master scheduling (IMS) across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and critical path items are tracked. Oversee R&D program phases — from concept validation through material characterization and subsystem development.

Coordinate technical testing activities including materials qualification, environmental testing, and component-level evaluations; own test readiness reviews and test report documentation. Track and report cost, schedule, and technical performance; proactively identify risks and drive corrective actions. Ensure proper documentation of system requirements, contract deliverables, and configuration control artifacts.

Support business development through proposal writing, BOE development, and new business meetings. Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. 3+ years of engineering experience, with a minimum of 2 years in aerospace and/or systems engineering. Hands-on experience with EVM — CPI/SPI reporting, variance analysis, and EAC forecasting — in a government or defense contract environment.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain integrated master schedules across cross-functional teams. Experience supporting or managing R&D programs, including technical testing and test readiness activities. U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

Preferred M.S. in a technical discipline or MBA. Familiarity with carbon-carbon composites, ablatives, or thermal protection systems for hypersonic or re-entry applications. 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams and/or multi-disciplinary programs. Prior exposure to hypersonic, missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft R&D or production programs.

Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar IMS platforms. Experience working within an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment. Salary: $100,000 - $150,000