Senior Technical Program Manager II - Space Sensing & Domain Awareness (TS/SCI)
Core
Program authority for advanced optical and infrared sensing payloads, owning the technical roadmap from prototype through flight qualification and scalable production for tracking, warning, and surveillance missions.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Space Systems)
Builds
EO/IR sensing payloads, optical systems, and components for national security and defense missions
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Program management, technical roadmap ownership, Make/Buy decision making, supply chain management, cross-functional team leadership, risk neutralization, EO/IR sensing knowledge, optical payload expertise, flight qualification management
Preferred skills
Scalable production playbook, National Security Space experience, U.S. Government contract negotiation, Systems Engineering fluency, trade studies, interface control
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, ERP
Responsibilities
Command the lifecycle of EO/IR sensing payloads from concept to flight; Lead multiple active programs and make architectural calls; Build and develop a high-performance team culture; Manage high-stakes subcontracts and suppliers; Synchronize cross-functional teams across optics, electronics, software, and data; Serve as primary point of contact for U.S. Government customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC