Principal Engineering TPM for Space Systems Delivery

Trident Systems Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project Management

EVMS

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

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

Tools

EVMS

Job description

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.