Onsite Defense Systems TPM — Aerospace Hardware Lead

Actalent; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with immediate vesting of match

Profit sharing program

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Technical Program Manager Defense Systems to lead complex aerospace and defense programs in a 100% onsite role in Mukilteo, WA. The role coordinates engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements across missile and defense systems, guiding teams through the full product lifecycle from planning to delivery.

You will interface with executive leadership, manage schedule and budget, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience, incl. 2+ years aerospace/systems engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience managing hardware-focused programs cost/schedule/risk.
• Hands-on hardware product development from concept through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems.
• Guide programs through planning, development, qualification, production, and delivery while managing schedule, cost, risk, and technical performance.
• Interface regularly with customers and internal leadership to maintain clear communication and strong customer-facing presence.
• Support business development by contributing to proposal writing, coordinating proposal efforts, and participating in new business and capture activities.
• Track program performance using key metrics, analyze trends, and proactively identify program risks and mitigation actions.
• Lead technical reviews and formal program milestone reviews to ensure readiness and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Skills

Engineering principles

Customer interface

Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree in related field or MBA

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Technical Program Manager Defense Systems to lead complex aerospace and defense programs in a 100% onsite role in Mukilteo, WA. The role coordinates engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements across missile and defense systems, guiding teams through the full product lifecycle from planning to delivery.

You will interface with executive leadership, manage schedule and budget, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance to ensure on-time,