Space Ground Systems TPM — Architecture & Execution

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

SpaceWrx is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Ground Systems to lead execution of the VEGA program, delivering the next-generation ground architecture for Vantage and Pulse satellite constellations.

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Program Management, this role coordinates cross-functional engineering teams, manages risks, and drives deployments from concept through operational readiness in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen status required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 12+ years leading complex technical programs in aerospace or related industries.
• Experience managing large cross-functional engineering programs (software, infrastructure, hardware, operations).
• Experience delivering ground systems, mission operations, or satellite operations infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the VEGA implementation roadmap across engineering, mission operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development teams.
• Coordinate delivery of the target ground architecture supporting the Vantage and Pulse constellations.
• Drive cross-functional planning, execution, dependency management, and milestone tracking across multiple technical organizations.
• Partner with engineering leadership to ensure architectural decisions align with operational objectives and scalability.
• Establish program governance, technical reviews, decision frameworks, and executive reporting.
• Identify program risks early and drive timely resolution through collaboration and data-driven decisions.
• Ensure successful integration of automation capabilities that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Coordinate readiness activities for deployment, integration, verification, and operations.

Skills

Program management

Systems thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

SpaceWrx is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Ground Systems to lead execution of the VEGA program, delivering the next-generation ground architecture for Vantage and Pulse satellite constellations.

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Program Management, this role coordinates cross-functional engineering teams, manages risks, and drives deployments from concept through operational readiness in a fast-paced aerospace environment.