Senior Spacecraft Technical Program Manager

Momentus; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible PTO

11 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Momentus is seeking a Technical Program Manager in San Jose, CA to lead spacecraft programs from proposal through launch. You will organize major roles, establish budgets and schedules, and monitor progress to baseline plans in a fast-paced environment.

You will balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies, manage resources, and drive continual improvement while meeting technical and budget requirements. Hybrid/Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Execution of spacecraft programs covering proposal development through launch.
• Analyze contractual requirements, estimate costs/time, identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage the Program Master Schedule across the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee Program Master Budgets and Risks, Issues and Opportunities.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance align with contract milestones.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate staff as needed.
• Develop and implement cohesive program plans from proposals.
• Track progress and drive corrective actions.
• Use earned value, risk, slack, and critical path for program management.
• Assess situations quickly and make proactive decisions.
• Plan resource allocation with department managers.
• Oversee risk burndown and continuous process improvement.
• Strategize and maintain program initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Provide weekly metrics to progress.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Change management principles

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Momentus is seeking a Technical Program Manager in San Jose, CA to lead spacecraft programs from proposal through launch. You will organize major roles, establish budgets and schedules, and monitor progress to baseline plans in a fast-paced environment.

You will balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies, manage resources, and drive continual improvement while meeting technical and budget requirements. Hybrid/Remote work options are available.