Senior Technical Program Manager, Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space & Defense; Seattle (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

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 대

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Seattle is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex aerospace and defense programs from planning through delivery, ensuring technical, schedule, and contractual commitments are met. You will guide cross-functional engineering teams, coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders, and drive program execution across defense initiatives.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 5+ years of engineering leadership, and a proven track record of managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience, with 2+ years in aerospace or systems engineering.
• Proven ability to develop, plan, and execute projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and technical risks.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional engineering teams in design, development, analysis, and testing.
• Manages program scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Coordinates customer communication to align on objectives.
• Facilitates planning, technical decisions, and change management.
• Tracks program performance with key metrics and mitigates risks.
• Supports reviews and program milestone assessments.
• Ensures complete documentation including drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA, Contracts, and Finance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Cost management

Risk management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Seattle is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex aerospace and defense programs from planning through delivery, ensuring technical, schedule, and contractual commitments are met. You will guide cross-functional engineering teams, coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders, and drive program execution across defense initiatives.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 5+ years of engineering leadership, and a proven track record of managing