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Program Manager (Spacecraft)

Impulse· Programs
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Redondo Beach$150k - $200kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Program Manager responsible for coordinating and executing spacecraft programs across hardware, software, testing, and operations teams, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely delivery, and accountability throughout development, qualification, acceptance, and flight campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Organize multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of complex spacecraft programs
  • Drive cross-functional planning including: Requirements definition and analysis, Schedule formulation, tracking, and resource allocation, Hardware and software configuration definition, Build and test work scope and order-of-operations
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure delivery and mission success
  • Define and document critical processes for ensuring high-reliability
  • Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, integration & test, supply chain, and customer teams
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure program alignment and transparency
  • Track and report program health, timelines, and key deliverables to senior leadership
  • Support proposal development, resource planning, and contract execution
  • Organize technical trade studies and key decisions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years' of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical program management
  • Proven track record of managing hardware programs through lifecycle phases (development, test, production, and delivery)
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
  • Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)

Skills

Required:Project managementCross-functional leadershipRequirements definition and analysis
Nice to have:Proposal development

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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