Program Manager with Trident Systems

Company: Trident Systems
Locations: Hybrid in Fairfax, VA or Littleton, CO
Duration: Perm / Direct hire

Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or higher (Business or Engineering preferred)
- 9+ years of program management experience (7+ with a Master’s degree)
- Direct space industry experience, managing spaceflight or space qualified programs and SES exposure
- Hands on experience with electronic systems including board level designs, power systems, and system integration
- Working knowledge of FAR contracts with multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)
- Demonstrated ownership of cost, schedule, budget, and customer relationships
- PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of starting

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) or EVM-Light implementations
- Financial management and planning experience
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Job Description
A defense electronics organization is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, mission‑critical programs within its Space Electronic Systems (SES) portfolio. This role oversees multiple spaceflight and space‑qualified electronic programs across the full lifecycle, from design and development through manufacturing, integration, delivery, and customer acceptance.

This position supports sub‑product‑based programs within SES and serves as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing partners, customers, and internal leadership. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience managing space electronic systems, understands how boards, power supplies, and integrated electronics are designed and built, and is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, small‑to‑mid‑size company environment where Program Managers own outcomes end‑to‑end. The Senior Program Manager will partner closely with a Lead Systems Engineer, providing strong program ownership across cost, schedule, scope, and customer commitments, while helping teams navigate technical and execution challenges to deliver flight‑worthy electronic systems.

This is a full-time hybrid position. Preference for the candidate reside near Fairfax, VA or Littleton, CO. If not reside in commuting distance should anticipate traveling between 30% to 50%. This position is offering a salary range of $140,000 - $185,000. If interested, please apply!