Lead Space Electronics Program Manager

Trident; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Leaves

Annual bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division seeks a Program Manager to lead complex space electronics programs from development through production. You will own performance across cost, schedule, and risk while serving as the customer interface and working with a Lead Systems Engineer to drive technical execution.

This hands-on PM role focuses on delivering structured plans in dynamic hardware programs, mentoring other PMs, and partnering with Product Management, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience/combined education) with 9+ years or Master’s with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing space or aerospace programs, ideally involving electronic systems or hardware development.
• Proven success managing government programs (FAR-based contracts, multiple CLINs).
• Strong background in program financials, planning, and execution.
• Experience leading product development programs (design → prototype → production).
• Working knowledge of government contract types.
• PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more space flight programs, ensuring successful execution.
• Drive program performance to meet commitments, including ownership of cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with critical path, milestone forecasting, and resource loading.
• Establish and manage labor and non-labor resource plans, including defining required skill sets and forecasting staffing needs.
• Identify engineering resource needs to support program execution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance to ensure aligned execution.
• Drive subcontractor performance and accountability to meet program commitments.
• Set expectations and ensure alignment across SEIT and broader engineering teams.
• Maintain an accurate and current risk and opportunity matrix, including burn-down plans and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring strong communication and satisfaction.
• Oversee program financials, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support proposal efforts and contribute to program growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop other Program Managers within the PMO.

Skills

Program management

Space/aerospace programs

Government contract knowledge

MS Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

PMP certification (or eligible)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division seeks a Program Manager to lead complex space electronics programs from development through production. You will own performance across cost, schedule, and risk while serving as the customer interface and working with a Lead Systems Engineer to drive technical execution.

This hands-on PM role focuses on delivering structured plans in dynamic hardware programs, mentoring other PMs, and partnering with Product Management, Engineering,