Senior Aerospace Programs Lead – Space & Propulsion Onsite

Jobot; 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 and holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Long Beach (SPACE/DEFENSE) seeks a Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and propulsion programs from concept through delivery, coordinating composites and propulsion hardware and serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and performance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in space-focused program management, a technical/business degree, and readiness for an ITAR-compliant role in a dynamic, onsite 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.
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered.

Responsibilities

• 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

Space industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/business/financial

Job description

Jobot in Long Beach (SPACE/DEFENSE) seeks a Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and propulsion programs from concept through delivery, coordinating composites and propulsion hardware and serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and performance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in space-focused program management, a technical/business degree, and readiness for an ITAR-compliant role in a dynamic, onsite environment.