Senior Technical Program Manager - Optical Payload Systems
Core
Drive cross-functional coordination and execution for optical payload program areas within a satellite communications constellation.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Hardware/Space Systems)
Builds
Optically interconnected satellite constellation (TeraWave) for enterprise-grade connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Optical Payload Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cross-functional program management, hardware development lifecycle management (EVT/DVT/PVT), risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, technical requirement translation, process scalability
Preferred skills
Constellation-scale space program experience, supply chain/vendor program management, systems engineering
Technologies
Optical communications, satellite systems, hardware development tools
Responsibilities
Drive cross-functional coordination and execution across assigned optical payload program areas; maintain detailed schedules, track technical progress, and surface risks; Partner with engineering leads to maintain roadmaps and support execution from early development through production ramp; Identify and resolve cross-functional blockers; Build scalable processes and reporting mechanisms; Develop working relationships with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders; Translate complex technical challenges into clear program status and risk briefs; Build understanding of payload technical requirements and interfaces to support engineering tradeoffs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
