Senior Technical Program Manager, Spacecraft Development

Responsibilities

• Own full technical, cost, and schedule accountability for spacecraft, payload, and subsystem development programs
• Define, mature, and negotiate mission concepts including payload integration, mission analysis, and system architecture trades
• Lead cross-functional execution across systems engineering, vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and manufacturing
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, program plans, and technical documentation
• Serve as the primary customer-facing technical and programmatic lead during mission formulation and milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and drive mitigation plans
• Support mission-level engineering activities including requirements development and mission assurance planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience leading spacecraft, satellite, or aerospace development programs
• Direct experience designing, integrating, testing, or operating spacecraft or space systems
• Strong technical background in systems engineering, spacecraft integration & test, mission architecture, and payload integration
• Experience leading hardware-intensive aerospace programs through formal milestone reviews
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, space system architectures, and mission modeling
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required export authorizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years of aerospace or space industry experience
• Experience supporting National Security Space programs or government customers
• Experience with satellite constellation analysis, electro-optical, RF, infrared, or communications payloads
• Experience with mission assurance and ITAR requirements
• Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, or eligibility to obtain one

About the Company

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility Ranger spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility, propulsion capability, and mission adaptability.