Space Systems Program Manager – Hardware & RF Excellence

E-Space; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health and wellness options

Job summary

E-Space is building a high-performance LEO satellite system and seeks a program manager to orchestrate the Bus Systems teams in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive the bus system development from early design through qualification and delivery, coordinating RF, mechanical, and manufacturing workstreams with clear entry/exit criteria.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace hardware programs, hands-on RF and mechanical experience, and a proven ability to run gated lifecycles while maintaining

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing hardware development programs in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Experience with RF and electronic systems, PCB development cycles and testing.
• Experience with mechanical development, machining and prototyping workflows.
• Proven track record running gated program lifecycles with formal reviews.
• Knowledge of systems engineering: requirements flow-down, verification planning.
• Ability to keep plans coherent in fast prototyping environments.
• Clear, direct communication with engineers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated bus system development program from design to delivery.
• Plan and manage the gated lifecycle: SRR, PDR, CDR, qualification and acceptance reviews.
• Maintain the risk register and drive mitigations to closure.
• Coordinate suppliers, contract manufacturers, and machine shops; manage quotes and lead times.
• Interface with systems engineering to ensure requirements flow-down and verification planning.
• Keep design, build and test cycles short; ensure timely delivery of prototypes and test articles.

Skills

Program management

RF systems

Mechanical development

Gated lifecycle

Systems engineering

Communication

Fast prototyping

Job description

E-Space is building a high-performance LEO satellite system and seeks a program manager to orchestrate the Bus Systems teams in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive the bus system development from early design through qualification and delivery, coordinating RF, mechanical, and manufacturing workstreams with clear entry/exit criteria.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace hardware programs, hands-on RF and mechanical experience, and a proven ability to run gated lifecycles while maintaining