Senior Technical Program Manager

Job overview

The Senior Technical Program Manager is an onsite role in Mukilteo, WA. Compensation is $155,000–$175,000 per year. The role supports Karman Space and Defense’s Defense Systems business, including hypersonics, strategic missile defense, tactical missiles, and integrated defense systems. The program manager leads complex aerospace and defense programs that integrate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements. By coordinating cross-functional teams and managing scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance, the role helps deliver mission-critical program commitments.

What you'll do

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in design, development, analysis, and testing
• communicate with customers and internal leadership
• support proposals and business development
• maintain engineering documentation
• track program metrics, risks, and mitigation actions
• support technical and milestone reviews
• facilitate planning, technical decisions, and change management
• manage scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance
• coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, contracts, and finance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior technical program manager

karman space and defense

mukilteo wa

full-time

aerospace

defense systems

program management

engineering teams

9/80 schedule

$155k–$175k/year

medical insurance

401(k) match

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• HSA with company contribution
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Follows a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, an eight-hour shift every other Friday, and the alternating Friday off. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and at least seven years of engineering experience, including four years in aerospace or systems engineering. U.S. person status is required under export control laws.

About the employer

Karman Space and Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.