Senior Space Systems TPM: Cost & Schedule Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Trident Systems in Sterling, VA seeks a Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive execution and financial control of complex aerospace and defense programs. The TPM will own cost accounts, manage schedules, and coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware and software development.

Strong background in IMS and Agile methods is required, with EVMS experience preferred. Travel as needed and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 9 years of aerospace/defense engineering experience.
• Experience as TPM or CAM or EVMS exposure.
• Solid hardware/software lifecycle and integration knowledge.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Budget Ownership: Manage cost accounts, monitor budgets, and ensure cost/schedule compliance.
• Variance Tracking: Analyze cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions.
• Forecasting: Maintain accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on progress.
• Schedule IMS: Collaborate with schedulers to maintain a realistic Integrated Master Schedule.
• Bridge Agile & Waterfall: Translate Agile metrics into milestone tracking.
• Resource Planning: Forecast engineering staffing needs for upcoming deliverables.
• Ability to support travel or off-site work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

TPM experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/CS

Job description

Trident Systems in Sterling, VA seeks a Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive execution and financial control of complex aerospace and defense programs. The TPM will own cost accounts, manage schedules, and coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware and software development.

Strong background in IMS and Agile methods is required, with EVMS experience preferred. Travel as needed and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.