Aerospace Program Manager

Jobot; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Program Manager for Space, Satellite & Propulsion / Composites in Long Beach. You will own execution of space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery, while serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The role requires 5+ years of program management with a space/composites/propulsion focus, a technical/business/financial bachelor’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years program management experience in space, satellite, composites, or propulsion focus.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred.
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of multiple space, satellite, and defense programs across full product life cycle.
• Lead composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery.
• Serve as primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and administration.
• Establish milestones, track master schedules, and develop recovery plans for off-schedule events.
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and product line expansion with the customer.

Skills

Program management

Customer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical/business/financial)

Job description

Program Manager – Space, Satellite & Propulsion / Composites – $135k to $175k Base + Bonus – Long Beach / Onsite – Nationally Recognized Space & Defense Company

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Based in Long Beach, we are a nationally recognized space and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for space, satellite, and next‑generation defense programs. We specialize in complex composites and propulsion hardware built for extreme operating environments across launch vehicles, satellites, and defense platforms. Our deep material science, IP‑enabled process expertise, and nationwide advanced manufacturing footprint make us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why join us

• Base salary $135k–$175k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Full‑lifecycle ownership of composites and propulsion programs — from proposal through delivery
• Balanced pipeline of next‑gen development, production, and sustainment across space and defense
• Technical‑leadership track and direct customer ownership as programs and portfolio grow

Job Details

You’ll own execution of one or more simultaneous space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery while serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of composites and propulsion programs or subsystems
• Lead customer program reviews and monthly internal program reviews
• Direct cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and administration
• Establish milestones, track master schedules, and develop recovery plans for off‑schedule events
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer

Looking for

• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred
• 5+ years program management experience with a space, satellite, composites, or propulsion focus
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed

• Composites manufacturing and processes
• Propulsion systems and launch/satellite hardware
• Earned value management and master scheduling
• Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
• Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR); FMS and international contracting

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