Director of Technical Program Management, Space Radar
Core
Lead end-to-end execution of a flagship space-based radar program, spanning payload development, spacecraft integration, ground systems, and mission operations.
Role type
Director of Technical Program Management
Builds
Space-based radar systems and associated ground/orbital infrastructure for national security
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Radar systems and algorithms fluency, large-scale program execution, executive stakeholder management, cross-functional team leadership, systems engineering processes, risk management, requirements translation
Preferred skills
Space-based radar (SAR/GMTI) payload experience, radar algorithm development, DoD/IC acquisition processes, launch campaign management, NewSpace development approaches
Technologies
Radar systems, Spacecraft integration, Ground systems, Lattice OS
Responsibilities
Own program execution including schedule, budget, risk management, and delivery; Serve as primary technical interface with government customers; Drive technical decision-making across radar architecture and integration; Coordinate cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and production teams; Build and lead a high-performing program management team; Lead systems engineering processes including requirements management and V&V
Seniority
Director, strategic program leadership