Strategic Program Specialist (US) – Aerospace & Robotics Innovation

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Strategic Program Specialist at Fictiv, you will drive program success for aerospace and robotics customers, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget product launches. You will build strong customer relationships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage risks. This role involves streamlining processes, standardizing documentation, and supporting program execution to accelerate innovation in advanced manufacturing. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering, 3+ years of program management experience in relevant industries, and strong organizational and communication skills, with a customer-first mindset and willingness to travel.
Must have:
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with aerospace customers
  • Partner with Strategic Program Managers and internal teams (Sales, Solutions Engineering, Fulfillment) to execute complex customer programs
  • Identify risks, implement mitigation plans, and keep projects on track
  • Drive efficiency by creating playbooks, standardizing program documentation, and automating workflows
  • Prepare and maintain critical program reports and documentation to support program delivery
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred
  • 3+ years of program management experience in aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing
  • Strong organizational skills in documentation, reporting, risk management, and time management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience across diverse, global teams
  • A customer-first mindset, passion for new technologies, and ability to thrive in challenging, high-tech environments
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Assembly
Perks:
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
  • Annual Education stipend
  • Parental leave programs
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need

Job Details

Strategic Program Specialist (US) – Aerospace & Robotics Innovation

Location: United States (with up to 25% travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Fictiv

At Fictiv, we’re transforming how cutting-edge aerospace and robotics products are designed, built, and launched into the world. From autonomous flight systems to next-generation robotics, we partner with industry leaders to accelerate innovation.

If you’re excited by complex challenges, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to help shape the future of aerospace and robotics manufacturing—this is your opportunity to make a big impact.

The Role: Strategic Program Specialist (SPS)

As a Strategic Program Specialist, you’ll play a key role in enabling program success for our aerospace and robotics customers. Partnering with Strategic Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget product launches. Your ability to manage documentation, streamline processes, and support customer-focused execution will directly impact Fictiv’s mission of accelerating innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Customer Advocate: Build and maintain trusted relationships with aerospace customers, ensuring outstanding experiences and long-term loyalty.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Partner with Strategic Program Managers and internal teams (Sales, Solutions Engineering, Fulfillment) to execute complex customer programs.
  • Risk Management: Identify risks, implement mitigation plans, and keep projects on track.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiency by creating playbooks, standardizing program documentation, and automating workflows.
  • Program Support & Execution: Prepare and maintain critical program reports and documentation to support program delivery.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
  • 3+ years of program management experience in aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
  • Strong organizational skills in documentation, reporting, risk management, and time management.
  • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Assembly (a plus).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience across diverse, global teams.
  • A customer-first mindset, passion for new technologies, and ability to thrive in challenging, high-tech environments.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fictiv

  • Be at the forefront of aerospace and robotics innovation.
  • Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in engineering and manufacturing.
  • Grow your expertise in program management and advanced manufacturing while making a real impact.
  • Join a culture built on innovation, trust, and continuous learning.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and help lead the future of aerospace and robotics innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join Fictiv in building what’s next!

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
  • Annual Education stipend
  • Parental leave programs
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need
  • And much, much more!

Fictiv is continuing to expand our remote US workforce. Applicants from the following states are eligible to apply:

Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), District of Columbia, (DC), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kansas (KS), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000 per year, depending upon experience

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