Space & Defense Programs Lead — End-to-End Ownership

LeoForce; 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

LeoForce in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead one or more space, satellite, and defense programs from concept through delivery. You will manage composites and propulsion hardware, serving as the primary customer contact for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The role requires 5+ years in program management within space/satellite/composites/propulsion, with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years program management experience with space, satellite, composites, or propulsion.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of one or more space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery.
• 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/defense domain

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline

Job description

LeoForce in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead one or more space, satellite, and defense programs from concept through delivery. You will manage composites and propulsion hardware, serving as the primary customer contact for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The role requires 5+ years in program management within space/satellite/composites/propulsion, with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.