Senior TPM - Spacecraft & Constellation Programs

InvestedintheMission; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

SpaceWrx is building the next generation of space-based sensing capabilities through Pulse, a proliferated small satellite constellation. As Technical Program Manager, you will drive execution across the full spacecraft lifecycle—from concept to on-orbit operations.

This highly technical leadership role requires engineering judgment, exceptional execution, and the ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary development efforts without excessive process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex aerospace hardware development programs.
• Experience managing programs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting spacecraft development, integration & test, launch campaigns, or mission operations.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, system integration, verification, and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Pulse spacecraft constellation development roadmap from concept through sustained on-orbit operations.
• Coordinate activities across spacecraft, payload, avionics, software, GNC, electrical, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, mission operations, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated technical schedules, milestones, and program execution plans.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution balancing technical performance, schedule, cost, and mission objectives.
• Identify program risks early and lead mitigation planning before they impact execution.
• Prepare technical and programmatic status for leadership and reviews.
• Support design reviews, integration milestones, launch readiness, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Prioritize development activities and remove execution bottlenecks.
• Ensure interfaces remain synchronized across development stages.

Skills

Leadership

Technical program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Risk management

System thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/CS

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

SpaceWrx is building the next generation of space-based sensing capabilities through Pulse, a proliferated small satellite constellation. As Technical Program Manager, you will drive execution across the full spacecraft lifecycle—from concept to on-orbit operations.

This highly technical leadership role requires engineering judgment, exceptional execution, and the ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary development efforts without excessive process.