Program Director, Missiles

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Job Description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within our Missiles Segment business. This individual will own both customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exceptional delivery performance while driving commercial success. The ideal candidate brings deep experience, strong leadership capability, and a track record of managing complex, high-stakes programs with discipline and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction

Serve as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace and defense programs successfully

Drive program execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with business leaders to support growth, profitability, and strategic objectives

Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal execution capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries

Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer needs and business outcomes

Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated wage range for this position is $200,000– $260,000 per year . The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, with details determined based on individual circumstances

EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.