CareerPlan

Senior Program Manager, Missile Warning & Tracking

Muon San JoseFull-time$206k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
HybridU.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Lead delivery of next-generation satellites for national security missions, including missile warning and tracking, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across the full program lifecycle.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Defense/Aerospace)

Builds

Next-generation satellites for national security missions

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Satellite Systems

Required skills

Program management, Subcontractor and vendor management, Risk management, Technical leadership, Contract compliance, Security clearance management

Preferred skills

Missile warning/tracking program experience, EO/IR sensor architecture knowledge, Launch integration experience, Environmental test campaign management

Technologies

EO/IR payloads, Focal plane arrays, Cryocoolers, Avionics, Space vehicle builds

Responsibilities

Own integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and risk register; Drive program through design reviews, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations; Manage subcontractors and critical-path vendors; Partner with technical leads on system decisions; Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and CUI handling requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC