Aerospace Program Manager - Lead Space Propulsion Programs

LeoForce; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

LeoForce in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Aerospace Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and defense programs from concept to delivery. You will own cost, schedule, and technical performance across composites and propulsion hardware, serving as the primary customer contact.

The role requires 5+ years in program management within space or propulsion domains, a technical or business degree, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, reviews, and proposals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years program management experience with a 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

Responsibilities

• Own execution of space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery.
• 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

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Proposal development

Customer ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline

Job description

LeoForce in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Aerospace Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and defense programs from concept to delivery. You will own cost, schedule, and technical performance across composites and propulsion hardware, serving as the primary customer contact.

The role requires 5+ years in program management within space or propulsion domains, a technical or business degree, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, reviews, and proposals in a fast-paced environment.