Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM)
About The Position
The Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM) drives execution and financial control of complex, integrated hardware and software engineering developments for aerospace and defense programs. The TPM is the primary operational steward and leader for critical program control accounts, with direct accountability for cost and schedule execution. The role uses engineering knowledge to understand technical scope, coordinate cross-functional activities, and lead development-team execution. The TPM proactively identifies technical risks, tracks hardware/software integration dependencies, and partners with Program Management and functional leadership to resolve variances. The position requires command of both traditional Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Agile development methodologies. Travel or off-site work may be supported as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 9 years of professional engineering and development experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
- Prior experience serving as a Technical Project Manager (TPM) or Cost Account Manager (CAM), or working intimately within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) framework.
- Solid understanding of the full hardware and software development lifecycle, hardware/software integration, and Agile methodologies.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams or serving as a technical lead/product owner.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist/Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage cost accounts and monitor budgets, taking accountability for cost and schedule compliance.
- Analyze weekly cost and schedule variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on actual engineering progress and remaining work.
- Partner with schedulers to maintain a realistic, logic-driven Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Translate Agile engineering metrics, such as sprints and velocity, into traditional milestone tracking.
- Forecast engineering staffing needs to ensure the team can meet upcoming deliverables.
- Identify technical risks and track hardware/software integration dependencies.
- Partner with Program Management and functional leadership to resolve variances.
- Support travel or off-site work as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Basic life insurance with AD&D
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Ancillary voluntary benefits, including life insurance with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet coverage
- Spending accounts, including HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k), including company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental, maternity, and military leaves
- Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
