Engineering Program Manager — Special Projects
Core
Drive end-to-end project management workflows for Satellite Security initiatives, translating security milestones into actionable engineering sprints for Planet's imaging satellite constellation.
Role type
Senior Engineering Program Manager (Space Security)
Builds
Secure satellite constellations and related hardware/software systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Security / Satellite Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering program management, technical project management, cybersecurity domain knowledge, space security expertise, schedule management, risk management, stakeholder facilitation, hardware/software lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Spacecraft hardware/software build/release cycle management, avionics or software specialization, aerospace cryptography familiarity, complex hardware product delivery
Technologies
Satellite systems, avionics, aerospace cryptography
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end project management workflows specifically for Satellite Security, Partner with SatSec Manager to architect and maintain the SatSec programmatic schedule, Attend multidisciplinary engineering meetings to track space security requirements and manage dependencies, Manage tactical logistics including purchase orders and vendor deliverables, Actively manage program risks and support development on new satellite programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
