Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Washington
Engineering Program Manager jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing, from early-career coordinators through senior principal-level leaders. Seattle and the Eastside corridor around Bellevue and Redmond anchor the market, with additional hiring in the South Sound near Tacoma and in the Tri-Cities for nuclear and energy engineering work. Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon are among the most established Washington employers for this role, with consistent openings in software delivery, systems engineering, and hardware development programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Poulsbo, WA. This site provides direct fleet support with towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Other responsibilities of the program include shipping/receiving/warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking.
Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment. Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required.
This position has occasional requirements for overtime work in order to meet US Navy operational schedules and may have occasional requirements for extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs in order to meet US Navy operational schedules.
Selected applicant will receive on the job training and is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government and civilian support contractors. For advancement consideration within the IMA program (when positions become available) the selected candidate must be a qualified Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements.
Candidate must be capable of performing routine assigned work with minimum supervision.
Selected Applicant must have the ability to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level and be able to obtain and retain a US Passport.
Basic Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy "C" school and at least two years’ experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
- Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various handheld power tools.
- Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret prior to commencement of employment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
- Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operator company truck.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
- Experienced in the operation, troubleshooting, and/or repair of towed sonar arrays, or experience with any of the following equipment is desirable: AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410 or OK-542/542A.
- Must be able to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.
- Familiar with the use of Microsoft Office products (O365)
- Fiber Optic Certified
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $24.34/hr.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
October 30, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Poulsbo, WA. This site provides direct fleet support with towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Other responsibilities of the program include shipping/receiving/warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking.
Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment. Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required.
This position has occasional requirements for overtime work in order to meet US Navy operational schedules and may have occasional requirements for extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs in order to meet US Navy operational schedules.
Selected applicant will receive on the job training and is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government and civilian support contractors. For advancement consideration within the IMA program (when positions become available) the selected candidate must be a qualified Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements.
Candidate must be capable of performing routine assigned work with minimum supervision.
Selected Applicant must have the ability to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level and be able to obtain and retain a US Passport.
Basic Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy "C" school and at least two years’ experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
- Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various handheld power tools.
- Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret prior to commencement of employment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
- Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operator company truck.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
- Experienced in the operation, troubleshooting, and/or repair of towed sonar arrays, or experience with any of the following equipment is desirable: AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410 or OK-542/542A.
- Must be able to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.
- Familiar with the use of Microsoft Office products (O365)
- Fiber Optic Certified
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $24.34/hr.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
October 30, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Engineering Program Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon15
- Amazon Web Services4
- Apple2
- Apollo Mechanical Contractors2
- Google1
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- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of experience managing complex cross-functional engineering programs
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development frameworks
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders
Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering program manager in Washington?
Most engineering program manager roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, computer science, or a closely related technical field, combined with several years of hands-on engineering or technical project experience. Washington does not require a state-issued license for program management, but employers in aerospace and defense frequently expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a federal security clearance. Earning a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strengthens competitiveness across industries in the state.
How much do engineering program managers make in Washington?
Engineering program managers in Washington earn a median of about $189,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $148,930 for the lowest 10% to over $263,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering program managers in Washington?
Employers hiring engineering program managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace primes, major cloud platforms, and defense contractors means demand for this role runs across both established corporations and large government contractors operating in the state.
Which Washington cities have the most engineering program manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond have the most engineering program manager openings in Washington. Seattle's density of technology and aerospace headquarters drives the largest share of postings, while Bellevue and Redmond reflect Microsoft's and Amazon's significant eastside campuses, and Tacoma and the Tri-Cities attract program managers supporting defense manufacturing and energy infrastructure projects.
Are there remote engineering program manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 33% of engineering program manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the coordination work happens through digital tools and video meetings. Strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and program tracking tasks translate well to remote arrangements, though roles tied to hardware programs or classified defense work at sites like the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a engineering program manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into program management from an adjacent engineering or technical role such as systems engineer, technical lead, or quality assurance engineer, where you already coordinate across teams. Boeing and Microsoft both run structured rotational and associate program manager programs that target candidates early in their careers. Building familiarity with Agile delivery methods and earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from the Project Management Institute gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to Washington's aerospace and technology employers.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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