Aerospace Program Manager, Space Imaging & Systems

TRL11; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Care Plan (Medical)

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Stock Option Plan participation

Job summary

TRL11, a venture-backed defense tech startup in Irvine, CA, seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from concept through delivery, coordinating schedules, budgets, and product development.

As the primary customer liaison, you will translate requirements, lead design reviews, and drive multi-disciplinary teams in space-rated imaging and video products. 5+ years hardware program experience; Bachelor's; PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on hardware engineering projects or programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business management or a related field; PMP preferred.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, procurement, manufacturing).
• Familiarity with spacecraft concepts of operations and qualification/integration preferred.
• Prior government program experience preferred.
• Lean engineering and agile methodologies in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of ERP and PLM business systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, scopes and deliverables for the internal team.
• Manage hardware and software product development from start to finish; ensure deliverables are defined, developed, integrated, tested and delivered.
• Lead design reviews (CDR, PDR) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as primary contact for customer, supplier and internal communications.
• Manage budgets and personnel for multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

ERP/PLM knowledge

Lean engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business management

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

TRL11, a venture-backed defense tech startup in Irvine, CA, seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from concept through delivery, coordinating schedules, budgets, and product development.

As the primary customer liaison, you will translate requirements, lead design reviews, and drive multi-disciplinary teams in space-rated imaging and video products. 5+ years hardware program experience; Bachelor's; PMP preferred.