Technical Program Manager-(Hybrid- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD)
- Compensation
- $139.5K–$158K
- Location
- US
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) in Engineering, Telecommunications, Operations Management, Logistics or related fields.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, or operations coordination
- Experience managing cross‑disciplinary teams (RF, FPGA/firmware, software, integration/test)
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and early‑stage technical development
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and stakeholders
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel internationally
- U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret/ SCI security clearance (or ability to obtain).
Full description
**Technical Program Manager – Fielding & Development (SATCOM)Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Type: HybridSalary Range: **$139,452 – $158,000
Target Recruiting Area: Mid-Atlantic Region
About Fairwinds Technologies
Fairwinds Technologies is a U.S.-based engineering firm specializing in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), RF Transmission Systems, Network Design, Systems Integration, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). We support Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems in austere military environments, delivering advanced communications, networking, and IT solutions to defense and civilian agencies worldwide.
Position Overview
Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead execution across a portfolio of mixed‑signal R&D and IR&D efforts spanning RF systems, FPGA/firmware, software control, and integration/test activities.
This role is focused on program execution, engineering cadence, and decision flow—ensuring technical teams are aligned, dependencies are managed, risks are mitigated, and engineering progress results in measurable, evidence‑based outcomes.
The TPM is not the technical authority but must be technically fluent enough to follow architecture discussions, manage cross‑disciplinary dependencies, and effectively translate engineering activity into actionable plans and leadership‑ready reporting.
This position supports multiple efforts, including DIU task orders and other international deployment initiatives, and reports under the R&D Programs Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Execution & Cadence
- Lead program execution across multiple mixed‑signal R&D and IR&D efforts
- Maintain integrated schedules, milestones, and cross‑team dependencies
- Facilitate recurring engineering cadence (standups, reviews, integration readiness, risk reviews)
- Drive action closure and capture technical and programmatic decisions
- Architecture Trade & Decision Support
- Manage architecture trade studies, including option development, assumptions, decision criteria, and recommendation packages
- Coordinate internal and customer‑facing technical reviews
- Ensure assumptions, constraints, and decisions are documented and traceable
- Program Coordination
- Coordinate international logistics, shipping, customs, and export compliance with vendors and partners
- Support travel planning and deployment team coordination
- Interface with government reps, local partners, host-nation entities, and commercial site owners