Program Manager - Satellite Systems

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Program Manager to own delivery of satellite programs from concept to launch readiness. You will coordinate across engineering, testing, qualification, supply chain, partnerships, compliance, mission operations and business to meet technical, financial, and schedule objectives.

You’ll drive programs, bring structure, and establish processes across cross-functional teams, interfacing with senior leadership and the Founding Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical or Systems).
• Master’s in Management or equivalent certification.
• 10+ years of experience in Project/Program/Systems Management within aerospace or high-tech domains.
• Strong understanding of space-borne system development cycles and integration processes.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Experience with project management tools and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution across satellite projects from design to delivery.
• Develop and maintain Program Plans, WBS, Gantt Charts, and Milestone Trackers.
• Coordinate with PMs and TPMs to integrate timelines into the mission plan.
• Conduct regular Program Reviews and track action closure.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts and resources.
• Identify risks and interdependencies; implement mitigation and escalation.
• Interface with SCM, QA, Tech Compliance and Partnerships teams for progress.
• Present concise program health updates to leadership and Founders.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Master’s in Management

Tools

PM tools

Job description

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Full time

Banglorenorth, India | Posted on 07/16/2026

GalaxEye is a Deep Space-Tech startup at the forefront of innovation, we are pioneering the World's First Multi-Sensor Earth Observation Satellite and aiming to build a constellation of indigenous micro-satellites with advanced data fusion capabilities. Our first satellite- Mission Drishti launched in 2026, sets a global benchmark as the “World's First Multi-Sensor Satellite” integrating both SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) & MSI (Multi-Spectral Imaging) sensors on a single platform.

Role Overview

As the Program Manager, you will own the overall delivery of satellite programs from concept to launch readiness. You’ll coordinate across cross-functional teams like engineering, testing, qualification, supply chain & partnerships, compliance, mission operations and business; to ensure every milestone aligns with technical, financial and schedule objectives. You’ll be expected to drive the program, bring structure and setup processes wherever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution across multiple satellite projects; from system design to Assembly Integration & Testing (AIT), launch preparation and delivery.


• Develop and maintain Program Plans, WBS, Gantt Charts, and Milestone Trackers across teams.


• Coordinate with Project Managers (PMs) and Technical Project Leads (TPMs) to integrate subsystem and payload timelines into the overall mission plan.


• Conduct regular Program Reviews (internal/external) and track action closure.


• Manage program-level budgets, forecasts and resource allocations.


• Identify risks and interdependencies; ensure proactive mitigation and escalation as needed.


• Interface with SCM, QA, Tech Compliance and Partnerships teams for synchronized progress.


• Present concise program health updates to leadership and Founders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical or Systems Engineering).


• Master’s in Management or equivalent Certification.


• 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, Program/Systems Management within Aerospace, Satellite Defense or High-Tech focused domains.


• Strong understanding of space-borne system development cycles and integration processes.


• Exceptional client-facing and internal communication skills.


• Proven experience with project management tools.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


• Demonstrated ability to work methodically and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.


• Familiarity with space-borne or satellite systems is a strong advantage.


• Prior experience in start-ups will be a plus.


• Fair Compensation in line with current market standards.


• Start-up Culture: Be part of a high-growth, innovation-driven team.


• Opportunity to shape the backbone of one of India’s leading space-tech start-ups.


• Open Culture: Freedom to explore, propose, and implement new ideas and processes.


• Leadership Exposure: Work Closely with the Founding Team, Director – Technical Operations and other function heads at GalaxEye.


• Industry Mentorship: Work with advisors and mentors holding senior positions and decades of industry experience.