Technical Program Manager

ALTEN Technology USA
Mukilteo, WA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with aerospace engineering expertise and program management experience will find this leadership role in a collaborative, technical environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with aerospace engineering experience and cross-functional team leadership skills
    — “minimum of 2 years in Aerospace and/or Systems Engineering”
  • Individuals who have managed technical programs in defense or government sectors
    — “managing complex technical programs in the defense, aerospace, or government technology sectors”
  • Candidates with a background in documentation and technical reporting
    — “documentation of engineering activities through clear, accurate drawings, reports, and presentations”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the need for a DoD SECRET clearance
    — “Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance”
  • This role involves coordination across multiple departments like Supply Chain and Quality Assurance
    — “Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Finance”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in leading cross-functional teams and executing complex projects
    — “Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams”
  • Highlight your ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical risks effectively
    — “Experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and technical risks”
  • Showcase your skills in proposal writing and business development coordination
    — “Supports business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Lead engineering teams in the design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems
Typical background
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field

Skills & requirements

Required

Engineering Project ManagementTechnical ReviewsScope ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical Performance ManagementCross-functional Team CoordinationProposal WritingNew Business MeetingsDocumentation

Preferred

MBADefense, Aerospace, Or Government Technology Sectors Experience

Stack & domain

Project ManagementEngineeringTechnical ReviewsScope ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical Performance ManagementProposal WritingNew Business MeetingsEngineering Activities DocumentationProgram PlanningTechnical Decision-makingChange ManagementSupply Chain ManagementManufacturingQuality AssuranceContractsFinanceLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAerospaceDefenseMechanical EngineeringPyrotechnic SystemsProgram Management

About the role

Original posting from ALTEN Technology USA via Greenhouse

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 related technical 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.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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.

Source: ALTEN Technology USA careers (Greenhouse)

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