Senior Engineering Project Manager (Defense & Aerospace, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

retirement savings plans

life and disability insurance

paid vacation & holidays

tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne Defense & Aerospace TPS seeks a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead complex automated test solution programs. You will drive multi-disciplinary engineering initiatives with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to meet technical, schedule, and business objectives.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 8+ years of program management (or 5+ with a Master’s), and strong leadership in risk and schedule management. Travel is domestic and international (~10–20%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• 8+ years of technical project or program management experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Strong experience with risk, schedule management and customer-facing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams across hardware, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering disciplines.
• Own program execution including cost, schedule, scope, technical performance, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and drive milestones and deliverables.
• Lead customer reviews, technical interchange meetings, and status reporting activities.
• Identify program risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors supporting program execution and delivery commitments.
• Establish and monitor program metrics related to contractual, financial, schedule, and technical performance.
• Mentor project management team members and promote best practices.
• Support business growth initiatives, proposal development and long-range strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Schedule management

Customer-facing programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

Master of Science / Master of Engineering / MBA

PMP certification

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

ERP systems

Job description

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division delivers advanced, mission critical test solutions to military and aerospace customers worldwide. Our comprehensive portfolio supports the entire test lifecycle across factory, depot, and field environments, with continued growth driven by next-generation defense programs and modernization initiatives.

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce made up of people from diverse backgrounds united by a shared commitment to excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where our employees, and the communities around us, can thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne Defense & Aerospace Total Solutions (TPS) is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead complex automated test solution development programs. In this highly visible role, you will drive the successful execution of multidisciplinary engineering programs while partnering closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet technical, schedule, and business objectives.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams across hardware, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering disciplines.
• Own program execution including cost, schedule, scope, technical performance, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and drive achievement of key milestones and deliverables.
• Lead customer reviews, technical interchange meetings, executive program reviews, and status reporting activities.
• Identify program risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors supporting program execution and delivery commitments.
• Establish and monitor program metrics related to contractual, financial, schedule, and technical performance.
• Mentor project management team members and promote program management best practices.
• Support business growth initiatives, proposal development activities, and long-range strategic planning efforts.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline required.
• 8+ years of technical project or program management experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multidisciplinary engineering development programs.
• Strong experience with risk management, schedule management, and customer-facing program leadership.
• Ability to influence decisions across engineering, operations, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and external suppliers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, preferably Siemens Teamcenter.
• Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and understanding engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and program management business processes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support customers, suppliers, and program execution activities (approximately 10-20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Previous experience managing defense, aerospace, or automated test equipment development programs.
• Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or MBA.
• Degree concentrations may include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical disciplines.

We are only considering candidates local to North Reading, MA and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation And Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $140,500-$224,800. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation & holidays
• tuition assistance programs
• and more

ITAR Restriction

All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.