Research Project Manager — Physical Sciences

Job overview

The Research Project Manager — Physical Sciences role is onsite in Catonsville, MD. The anticipated salary range is $105,000–$140,000 per year. TAP Engineering supports research and engineering in areas including quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics. The project manager supports government research scientists and coordinates a technically diverse portfolio with academic and industry partners. The role helps research teams manage requirements, cost, schedule, risk, resources, and reporting so projects can progress effectively.

What you'll do

• Develop and document technical and programmatic requirements and statements of work
• manage project plans, cost, schedule, risk, and resources
• analyze forecasts and project performance
• coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences
• prepare and present monthly status reviews
• participate in cross-disciplinary government and contractor teams addressing project issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research project manager

physical sciences

quantum computing

advanced computing

photonics

microelectronics

catonsville md

tap engineering

salary $105k–$140k

project planning

government research

ts/sci clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 15–25 days paid time off based on tenure plus 11 paid holidays
• up to 15% employer 401(k) contribution
• employee medical coverage
• employer-paid dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• tuition reimbursement up to $36,000 per year
• performance and referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, management, or related discipline and 5+ years of project or program management experience; U.S. citizenship required for clearance processing; active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph preferred; travel support is listed among benefits, not as a travel requirement.

About the employer

TAP Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.