Senior Technical Program Manager, Customer Terminal and RF Ground Stations
Core
Managing the end-to-end development, validation, and deployment of satellite customer terminals and RF ground station infrastructure for a space-based communications network.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Hardware/Telecom/Aerospace)
Builds
Satellite customer terminals and RF ground station systems for enterprise-grade connectivity
Domain
Aerospace, Satellite Communications, Hardware Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical program management, cross-functional leadership, hardware development lifecycle, embedded systems, RF systems, supply chain management, contract manufacturer coordination, risk management, schedule and cost tracking, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, supply chain management background, regulatory/test/certification processes for RF products, production ramp and factory readiness experience, high-ownership culture experience
Technologies
RF systems, embedded software, hardware development tools, manufacturing execution systems
Responsibilities
Own program execution for customer terminal development across multiple engineering teams; Build integrated schedules, milestone plans, dependency maps, and risk registers; Drive weekly program reviews, action tracking, and executive reporting; Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, embedded software, RF systems, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality; Establish program mechanisms for issue escalation, change control, requirement tracking, and decision logging; Partner with engineering leads to identify technical risks early and drive mitigation plans; Support development of manufacturing readiness, validation plans, and factory ramp activities; Work with contract manufacturers and external vendors to manage build schedules, deliverables, and quality outcomes; Ensure test, deployment, and field-readiness plans are defined; Track cost, schedule, performance, and yield metrics; Highlight deviations and drive corrective action
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
