End-to-End Spacecraft Program Lead

Motive Companies, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking a Spacecraft Technical Project Lead for a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company, located in Santa Monica, CA. The role will lead the technical execution of spacecraft development programs from conceptual design through assembly, integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit operations.

The ideal candidate brings broad spacecraft systems experience, strong AI&T knowledge, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in spacecraft design and development.
• Proven AI&T (assembly, integration, testing) experience.
• Experience coordinating with launch service providers.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall spacecraft development from design to operations.
• Coordinate across engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support launch integration activities and readiness.
• Mentor engineering teams and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Spacecraft systems

Leadership

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Motive Workforce is seeking a Spacecraft Technical Project Lead for a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company, located in Santa Monica, CA. The role will lead the technical execution of spacecraft development programs from conceptual design through assembly, integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit operations.

The ideal candidate brings broad spacecraft systems experience, strong AI&T knowledge, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced development