Senior TPM — Defense/Aerospace Program Lead

Compass Systems Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Medical, vision, Rx, and dental

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Compass Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead and support complex programs across engineering, production, and operations, ensuring requirements, schedules, and deliverables meet expectations.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering experience, strong project leadership, and collaboration with customers and stakeholders, with prior DoD or aerospace experience a plus, and the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related technical field required.
• PMP certification or formal project management training desired.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing engineering, or technical program leadership.
• Prior experience supporting DoD, aerospace, government contracting, or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and system integration activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer-facing interaction and technical reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional technical projects supporting research, development, and technology implementation to naval air repair and overhaul facilities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, deliverables, risks, and resource planning across multiple programs.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, supply chain, and program stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reports, and customer communications.
• Interpret technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, action trackers, technical reports, configuration documentation, and program status updates.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and project team members as needed.
• Support proposal development, planning efforts, and customer site visits when applicable.
• Develop and manage project budgets, labor forecasts, cost estimates, and resource planning.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, technical updates, and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Compass Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead and support complex programs across engineering, production, and operations, ensuring requirements, schedules, and deliverables meet expectations.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering experience, strong project leadership, and collaboration with customers and stakeholders, with prior DoD or aerospace experience a plus, and the ability to obtain security clearances.