Secret-Clearance TPM – Space & Defense (9/80 Schedule)

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Mukilteo, WA to lead aerospace and defense programs by integrating engineering, manufacturing, quality, cybersecurity, and customer requirements into cohesive program plans.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive technical and program execution, and ensure mission‑critical capabilities are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. A DoD Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering/program management experience in aerospace/defense.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and execute complex programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing cost, schedule, scope, and technical risks.
• U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional engineering teams in design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems.
• Serves as the primary interface with customers and internal leadership to communicate program status and technical direction.
• Supports business development activities, including proposal development and customer meetings.
• Ensures engineering documentation is clear, accurate, and complete, including drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Tracks program performance using key metrics and proactively identifies risks, issues, and mitigation actions.
• Supports technical reviews and program milestone reviews to ensure alignment with requirements and objectives.
• Facilitates program planning, technical decision‑making, and change management across engineering teams.
• Manages scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance while balancing competing priorities.
• Coordinates proposal efforts, capture activities, and transitions programs from business development to execution.
• Partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Finance to ensure successful program delivery.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk and cost management

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Mukilteo, WA to lead aerospace and defense programs by integrating engineering, manufacturing, quality, cybersecurity, and customer requirements into cohesive program plans.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive technical and program execution, and ensure mission‑critical capabilities are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. A DoD Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.