Sr Principal Program Manager

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Senior Principal Program Manager - CAES by Honeywell Mission Systems | Lansdale, PA

Step into the heart of defense technology at CAES by Honeywell Lansdale, where precision meets purpose. We're seeking a forward-thinking Program Manager to spearhead mission-critical programs that shape the future of aerospace and defense. From RF systems to microelectronics and advanced integration, you'll lead high-stakes initiatives that directly support U.S. national security.

As the primary customer interface and program owner, you'll guide cross-functional teams through every phase-proposal, negotiation, execution, and delivery-ensuring excellence at every milestone. This is your opportunity to drive strategic outcomes in a DoD-certified manufacturing environment where innovation isn't just encouraged-it's expected.

Own full program lifecycle across cutting-edge defense technologies

Build and sustain strategic customer relationships with top-tier partners

Lead with impact in a fast-paced, high-accountability culture

Collaborate across engineering, operations, and executive leadership

If you're ready to lead where it matters most-join us and make your mark on the future of defense.

As Program Manager at CAES by Honeywell Lansdale, you won't just manage-you'll architect success across mission-critical defense programs. Your leadership will drive precision, performance, and partnership at every level.

• Develop executable plans that exceed targets for orders, revenue, profitability, and cash flow

• Define program objectives aligned with customer needs and national defense priorities

• Shape strategies that deliver results while advancing company and mission goals

• Build and execute communication plans that amplify the Voice of the Customer

• Cultivate trusted relationships with defense and aerospace partners

• Drive satisfaction through transparency, responsiveness, and delivery excellence

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical milestones

• Coordinate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to fulfill contractual obligations

• Optimize manpower, resources, and subcontractor performance to maximize impact

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 8 years' work experience within the DoD industry or a Master's Degree with 5 years' experience
• Experience managing $3M+ US Defense related programs.
• Strong financial acumen associated with proposal pricing, contract negotiations and estimate costs at completion.
• Experience developing and managing program schedules
• Proven ability to build and maintain relevant internal and external relationships, with strong customer rapport and proven customer trust.
• Experience in successfully driving program performance against business and customer goals.
• In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license) as this role requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET security clearance.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 10+ years' work experience within the DoD industry or a Master's Degree with 3+ years' experience
• Experienced Program Manager on Antennas, Precision Positioners, and/or RF/Microwave programs with the DoD industry.
• Multi-discipline experience in Program Management, Operations Management, Business Development, or Engineering.
• B.S in Engineering.
• PMI Certification.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Range: Program Manager VI: $157,388.19 - $243,600.83 Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• This position is eligible for the annual incentive plan
• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.