Technical Program Manager, Payloads
Core
Owner of program execution for payload development and integration, driving clarity and alignment across engineering, manufacturing, test, and security teams to deliver mission-critical space systems.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Payloads)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Required skills
Technical program management, systems engineering, hardware development lifecycle, cross-functional program leadership, system integration, interface management, verification and validation, risk management, stakeholder communication, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Jira/Confluence
Preferred skills
Aerospace/EE/ME/SE/CS background, payload development experience, mission-system interfaces, integration/test campaigns, supplier management, Power BI, PMP certification, classified environment experience
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of payload development programs; manage vertical integration projects connecting payloads to spacecraft bus and ground systems; translate mission requirements into technical plans; coordinate full lifecycle development from design to operational deployment; maintain dependency maps, master schedules, and risk registers; drive interface definition and control; establish operating rhythms and program reviews; track program performance metrics; manage cross-team dependencies and resolve blockers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
