Program Manager-(Hybrid- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Type: Hybrid (Up to 40 hours/week in-office as needed)
Salary Range: $125,000 – $158,000
Target Recruiting Area: Mid-Atlantic Region

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.

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.

• 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
  • Track equipment inventory and configuration across deployment sites
  • Assist in contingency planning for delays, access issues, or emergent operational risks
• Logistics & International Operations
  • Coordinate international shipping, customs, and export compliance activities
  • Support travel planning and deployment team coordination
  • Interface with government representatives, local partners, and host organizations
  • Track equipment inventory and configuration at each site
  • Support contingency planning for deployment delays or site issues
• Maintain deployment risk and issue tracking
• Identify site readiness or partner execution risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate technical troubleshooting between engineering teams and on‑site personnel
• Track labor and travel expenditures against plan
• Support bi‑weekly program status reporting
• Assist with task order execution tracking
• Maintain deployment documentation and configuration records

• 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…