Space Systems Program Lead (Mission-Critical & National Security)

Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex space systems within our Strategic & Military Space Division. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, ensuring delivery of high-reliability software critical to National security and space missions.

The selected candidate will work with customers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business.
• 5+ years in project management, including at least 2 years in satellite/space system domains.
• Proven success managing complex projects through full development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of space applications.
• Proficiency with program management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management, and subcontractor evaluation.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional teams delivering space-based system capabilities, including sensors and small satellite technologies along with mission planning, automation, and data processing for on-orbit systems.
• Manages project lifecycle from concept through operations, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including engineers, system architects, satellite operators, and Government sponsors.
• Oversees risk management, change control, and related management processes.
• Coordinates integration and testing activities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Government and quality standards.
• Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, and resource allocation to senior leadership and customers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex space systems within our Strategic & Military Space Division. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, ensuring delivery of high-reliability software critical to National security and space missions.

The selected candidate will work with customers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel