Space Project Manager: Lead Satellite Power Beaming

Star Catcher; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development of space-to-space power beaming initiatives and manage schedules, budgets, and cross‑functional teams.

The role involves coordinating with government agencies, investors, and international partners. The ideal candidate has an engineering/physics background with 5+ years in aerospace project management, hands-on spacecraft experience, and a proven track record of guiding complex programs through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• At least five years of experience in project management within aerospace/space industries; space missions or satellite projects valued.
• Hands-on experience with technical aspects of space projects such as spacecraft design or satellite systems.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinating with executive leadership, engineers, and other specialists to ensure all aspects of the project are covered.
• Creating and managing project budgets.
• Identifying and mitigating risks across technical and non-technical domains.
• Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Serving as main contact between project team and government agencies, investors, or international partners.
• Ensuring deliverables meet standards and overseeing testing/validation.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintaining records and reporting progress to senior management and funding bodies.
• Analyzing completed projects to extract lessons for future efforts.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Resource allocation

Space systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

NASA/DoD life cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Aerospace

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development of space-to-space power beaming initiatives and manage schedules, budgets, and cross‑functional teams.

The role involves coordinating with government agencies, investors, and international partners. The ideal candidate has an engineering/physics background with 5+ years in aerospace project management, hands-on spacecraft experience, and a proven track record of guiding complex programs through