Senior Program Manager I - Laser Communications
Core
Lead delivery of optical communication terminal programs from award through on-orbit checkout, serving commercial and government constellation operators.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Hardware Delivery)
Builds
Optical communication terminals for space constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Photonics
Required skills
Program delivery management, risk management, supply chain partnership, milestone review, customer relationship management, cost management, export compliance
Preferred skills
Free-space optical communications, constellation program delivery, high-rate production scaling, systems engineering, AI tools for program management
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, ERP/MRP
Responsibilities
Lead terminal programs from award through qualification and delivery, manage concurrent customer programs with Chief Engineers, protect delivery profiles and spot risks, partner with supply chain on critical suppliers, own program lifecycle including export obligations, act as primary customer contact, mentor program leaders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
