Sr. Technical Program Manager (2026-114)

Astronics • Kirkland, WA

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Airborne Power Control (APC) Product Team in Kirkland, WA. This role leads cross-functional technical teams and coordinates activities from program initiation through delivery, including planning, directing schedules, and monitoring budgets. The Sr. TPM is accountable for successfully managing technical direction, cost, and schedule for new aircraft power system development programs, while building strong customer relationships and supporting ongoing company quality and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hybrid / on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home two days per week based on project needs. Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland, WA area are highly desired. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering or related technical degree) from an accredited institution required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Program Management, Project Engineering, Engineering, Operations, or other relevant technical functions.
• Program management and/or project engineering experience within aerospace engineering development projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional technical engineering teams through new product development.
• Extensive customer interface experience, including technical discussions and commercial negotiations.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to engineering teams, operations, executives, and customers.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Personal style and approach that aligns with and exceeds company values and behaviors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and integrity.
• Authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced business-related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-functional technical engineering teams through new product development from inception to production.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities (engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance) to deliver program commitments on time, within budget, and to technical performance requirements.
• Provide clear technical direction and decision-making to resolve issues and maintain program momentum.
• Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of assigned products and systems.
• Build, manage, and sustain external customer relationships at multiple levels, including technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Manage customer expectations, communications, negotiations, and scope creep to reduce risk to the company.
• Work with customers to define scope of work, project schedules, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in contract and engineering change negotiations to control non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs and schedule impacts.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with engineering, operations, upper management, and external customers.
• Provide clear direction, planning, clarification, guidance, decision status, and issue resolution using email, formal documentation, presentations, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Prepare and present regular program reviews to internal senior management and external customers, summarizing schedule, cost, technical status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Support ongoing company quality initiatives, including process/procedure improvements, cost reduction efforts, and schedule efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate design and process improvements that reduce product cost and improve yield and reliability.
• Monitor program performance metrics and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Develop and manage program plans, budgets, and schedules for development and production phases.
• Lead or support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, including cost analyses, schedule estimates, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure accurate forecasting of NRE and recurring costs and manage program spending against plan.

Benefits

• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Optional critical illness and accident coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive culture encouraging balance
• Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually
• 12 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior