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Senior Project Manager, Bus Systems

Santa Clara, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-27

Core

Drive the bus system development program for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems from early design through qualification and delivery, organizing work across structures, GNC, and avionics teams.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Aerospace Hardware)

Builds

LEO satellite bus systems (structures, mechanisms, GNC, avionics) for IoT connectivity

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Hardware Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Program management, hardware development lifecycle management, risk management, supplier coordination, systems engineering interface, schedule control, technical estimation review

Preferred skills

RF and electronic systems familiarity, PCB development knowledge, board bring-up experience, RF test campaign experience

Technologies

RF systems, PCBs, GNC, Avionics

Responsibilities

Own the integrated program schedule across RF, mechanical, and manufacturing workstreams; Plan and run the gated lifecycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, qualification, acceptance); Maintain the risk register and drive mitigations to closure; Coordinate suppliers, contract manufacturers, and machine shops; Interface with systems engineering on requirements flow-down and verification planning; Keep design, build, and test cycles short by unblocking the team and sequencing work

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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