Space & Propulsion Program Lead — Full Lifecycle (Onsite)

Jobot; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Long Beach is seeking a Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and defense programs, focusing on composites and propulsion hardware from concept to delivery. You will own cost, schedule, and technical performance while acting as the primary customer contact on cost and schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in program management within space/defense, and a technical or business/financial degree. ITAR eligibility and a security mindset are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own execution of 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 knowledge

Customer contact

Cross-functional leadership

Education

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

Job description

Jobot in Long Beach is seeking a Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and defense programs, focusing on composites and propulsion hardware from concept to delivery. You will own cost, schedule, and technical performance while acting as the primary customer contact on cost and schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in program management within space/defense, and a technical or business/financial degree. ITAR eligibility and a security mindset are preferred.