Aerospace Technical Program Manager | Cross-Functional Lead

ALTEN Technology USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Mukilteo, WA. You will lead engineering teams responsible for mechanical and pyrotechnic components, interfacing with customers and leadership, and supporting business development with proposals.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng, 5+ years' engineering experience (defense/aerospace preferred), and U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance. Onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience, including aerospace/system engineering.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems.
• Interface with customers and internal leadership to align expectations.
• Support business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings.
• Document engineering activities through drawings, reports and presentations.
• Track program performance with metrics and identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Support technical reviews and program milestone reviews.
• Facilitate planning, technical decision-making and change management across teams.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule and technical performance with competing priorities.
• Coordinate proposal efforts and transition from business development to program execution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA, Contracts and Finance for delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Customer liaison

Proposal writing

Risk management

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. or MBA preferred

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Mukilteo, WA. You will lead engineering teams responsible for mechanical and pyrotechnic components, interfacing with customers and leadership, and supporting business development with proposals.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng, 5+ years' engineering experience (defense/aerospace preferred), and U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance. Onsite work is expected.