Engineering Program Manager

Leidos LLC; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions organization seeks an Engineering Program Manager to drive hardware and software development programs across the NPI lifecycle. You will coordinate with product, engineering, services and manufacturing teams to meet scope, schedule and budget on a global scale.

The role requires strong planning, risk management, and clear communication with stakeholders. US citizenship is required; PMP is a preferred credential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar and 3+ years of experience.
• Experience as a program manager involving hardware and software development.
• Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, stakeholder at each phase of project, documentation, and testing.
• Broad Engineering background sufficient to analyze design data related to electrical, software, mechanical, and physical science disciplines.
• Position requires working with subject matter experts to make design trade-offs with respect to cost and performance.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• The Engineering Program Manager is the key point of contact for the program: Responsible for project scope, schedule and budget.
• Drive both the engineering team, as well as the cross-functional team to achieve program objectives.
• Lead the team through the New Product Introduction lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, V&V and release to production.
• Lead program meetings, technical meetings, program reviews and gate reviews.
• Work with the team to identify and manage program risks.
• Prioritize team efforts to meet the program schedule.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals.
• Communicate regularly and clearly to internal and external program stakeholders.
• Be able to explain technical challenges and risks to a non-technical audience.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions operation is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to join our innovative engineering team to develop novel solutions that make travel safer and more efficient on a global level. The program manager will work directly with Product Line Management, Engineering, Services and Manufacturing to understand internal and external customer requirements, develop program plans and drive the program on schedule and budget. This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Program Manager with a background in product development and a passion for engineering to plan and manage engineering design and development projects involving hardware or software solutions in a diverse and collaborative product development environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Engineering Program Manager is the key point of contact for the program: Responsible for project scope, schedule and budget.
• Drive both the engineering team, as well as the cross-functional team to achieve program objectives.
• Lead the team through the New Product Introduction lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, V&V and release to production.
• Lead program meetings, technical meetings, program reviews and gate reviews.
• Work with the team to identify and manage program risks.
• Prioritize team efforts to meet the program schedule.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals.
• Communicate regularly and clearly to internal and external program stakeholders.
• Be able to explain technical challenges and risks to a non-technical audience.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar and 3+ years of experience.
• Previous experience as a program manager involving hardware and software development.
• Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, stakeholder at each phase of project, documentation, and testing.
• Broad Engineering background sufficient to analyze design data related to electrical, software, mechanical, and physical science disciplines.
• Position requires working with subject matter experts to make design trade-offs with respect to cost and performance.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Highly motivated, resourceful and creative solution finder.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience with Agile software development practice.
• Experience working with teams on product development of algorithms, imaging systems or trace analysis systems, software and network solutions.
• Hands‑on design engineering experience with the development, and production of electronics equipment for use in medical devices, government security and/or military applications, or similar.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.