Technical Program Manager

Alten Technology USA; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead engineering teams across mechanical and pyrotechnic components. You will interface with customers and leadership, support business development, and ensure clear engineering documentation.

You will track metrics, manage risks, and drive program milestones with collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA, Contracts, and Finance. The role requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years engineering experience, including minimum of 2 years in Aerospace and/or Systems Engineering.
• U.S. citizen and able to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.
• Experience managing complex programs in defense, aerospace, or government tech sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute projects; lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems.
• Interface with customers and internal leadership.
• Support business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings.
• Document engineering activities through clear drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Track program performance using key metrics and identify risks, issues, and mitigations.
• Support technical reviews and program milestone reviews.
• Facilitate planning, decision-making, and change management across teams.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance while balancing priorities.
• Coordinate proposal efforts, capture activities, and transition to execution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA, Contracts, and Finance for delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Risk management

Customer interface

Program management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S./MBA preferred

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life- from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for;

• Lead engineering teams in the design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems that exceed customer expectations.
• Serve as the interface with customers and internal leadership.
• Supports business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings
• Responsible for ensuring documentation of engineering activities through clear, accurate drawings, reports, and presentations
• Track program performance using key metrics and proactively identify risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Support technical reviews and program milestone reviews.
• Facilitate program planning, technical decision-making, and change management across engineering teams.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance while balancing competing priorities.
• Coordinate proposal efforts, capture activities, and transition from business development to program execution.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Finance to ensure successful program delivery.

Qualifications;

• Required Education: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or relatedtechnical field
• Preferred Education: M.S. or MBA
• Required Experience: 5+ years engineering experience, including minimum of 2 years in Aerospace and/or Systems Engineering
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years experience managing complex technical programs in the defense, aerospace, or government technology sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute projects
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and technical risks.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Salary Range: $115k-$150k

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

As set forth in ALTEN Technology USA's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.