Engineering Project Manager, Defense & Aerospace

Teradyne

. Lead cross-functional teams consisting of Hardware, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, and Systems Engineering resources .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNorth Reading • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,600 - $178,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical project management, including developing and maintaining project schedules, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual and customer requirements. Proficient in risk identification and resolution, with a strong focus on communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Project ManagementProject Scheduling Using Microsoft ProjectCross-Functional Team LeadershipFamiliarity With PLM SystemsExperience In ITAR-Controlled Environments

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementCost MonitoringScope ManagementTechnical Performance MonitoringEngineering Development Project ManagementConfiguration ManagementProduct Development ProcessesProposal DevelopmentContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectSiemens TeamcenterERP Systems

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceMilitaryAutomated Test EquipmentITAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional teams consisting of Hardware, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, and Systems Engineering resources
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project schedules and key program milestones
Monitor project cost, schedule, scope, and technical performance
Identify project risks and issues and drive mitigation and resolution plans with stakeholders
Facilitate program reviews and project meetings
Provide regular status updates to leadership and customers
Manage scope changes and communicate schedule, cost, and technical impacts to stakeholders
Coordinate activities with suppliers and internal organizations
Support proposal development, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with company processes, contractual requirements, and customer expectations
Partner with engineering and operations teams to support product development and program delivery
Travel to support customer meetings, suppliers, and program execution activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
4+ years of technical project management experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years with a Master’s degree
Experience managing engineering development projects in a technical environment
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar planning tools
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify project risks and drive issue resolution across cross-functional teams
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, preferably Siemens Teamcenter
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and engineering change management processes
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, military, or automated test equipment programs
Working knowledge of configuration management and product development processes
Experience working within an ITAR-controlled environment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Expected travel up to 10%
Candidates for this ITAR-restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program
This position is not eligible for sponsorship
Must comply with applicable export control requirements and potential U.S. Government authorization and licensing requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs