Technical Program Manager

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Mukilteo, WA. You will lead engineering teams responsible for mechanical and pyrotechnic components, interfacing with customers and leadership, and supporting business development with proposals.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng, 5+ years' engineering experience (defense/aerospace preferred), and U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance. Onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience, including aerospace/system engineering.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Customer liaison

Proposal writing

Risk management

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. or 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

Location: Onsite in Mukilteo, WA

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

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

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.

Compliance Notice: 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.