Senior Program Manager I - 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 Program Manager (Space Systems)
Builds
EO/IR sensing payloads, optical systems, and components for national security and defense missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / National Security
Required skills
Aerospace program management, EO/IR sensing knowledge, supply chain management, cross-functional team leadership, technical roadmap ownership, risk neutralization
Preferred skills
Master's in Engineering/Optics, National Security Space experience, U.S. Government contract negotiation, Systems Engineering fluency, ERP/Jira/Confluence proficiency
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, ERP
Responsibilities
Command the lifecycle of EO/IR payloads from concept to flight, lead multiple active programs and make architectural calls, manage high-stakes subcontracts and suppliers, synchronize cross-functional teams, serve as primary contact for U.S. Government customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC