Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Trident Systems Inc; Sterling (VA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 188 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Résumé du poste

Trident Systems is seeking a Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM) in Sterling, VA to lead complex hardware/software programs for defense and space initiatives. You will own cost and schedule, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive risk management with traditional IMS and Agile methods.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 9+ years in aerospace/defense, and experience with EVMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 9 years of professional engineering and development experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience as TPM/CAM or with EVMS framework; solid hardware/software development lifecycle knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Budget Ownership: manage cost accounts and budgets.
• Variance Tracking: analyze variances and implement corrective actions.
• Forecasting: maintain EAC based on progress and remaining work.
• Schedule Optimization: maintain a robust Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Bridge Agile & Waterfall: translate Agile metrics to milestone tracking.
• Resource Planning: forecast engineering staffing needs.
• Travel or off-site work support as needed.

Connaissances

Project Management

EVMS

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS/Software

Outils

EVMS

Description du poste

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Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Full Time Employee Full-Time Sterling, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1898

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $188,000.00 Annually

Position Title:Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM)
Requisition ID:1898
Position Location:Sterling, VA
Position Reports To:Director, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test
Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM) will drive the execution and financial control of complex, integrated hardware and software engineering developments for aerospace and defense programs. Acting as both the primary operational steward and a leader for critical program control accounts, the TPM is directly accountable for cost and schedule execution.

The successful candidate will leverage an engineering background to deeply understand technical scope, coordinate cross-functional activities, and serve as the central execution leader for the development team. In this role, the TPMwill proactively identify technical risks, track hardware/software integration dependencies, and partner with Program Management and functional leadership to resolve variances. Execution will require a strong command of both traditional Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Agile development methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Budget Ownership: Manage cost accounts, monitor budgets, and take full accountability for cost and schedule compliance.
• Variance Tracking: Analyze weekly cost and schedule variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Forecasting: Maintain accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on actual engineering progress and remaining work.
• Schedule Optimization: Partner with schedulers to maintain a realistic, logic-driven Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Bridge Agile & Waterfall: Translate Agile engineering metrics (sprints, velocity) into traditional milestone tracking.
• Resource Planning: Forecast engineering staffing needs to ensure the team can meet upcoming deliverables.
• Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum of 9 years of professional engineering and development experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Prior experience serving as a Technical Project Manager (TPM) or Cost Account Manager (CAM) or working intimately within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) framework.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of the full hardware and software development lifecycle, hardware/software integration, and Agile methodologies.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams or serving as a technical lead/product owner.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist/Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $188,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.