Space Systems TPM: Lead Technical Programs & Delivery

InvestedintheMission; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoLabs is seeking a Technical Program Manager/Lead Systems Engineer to lead the technical execution of mission-critical programs advancing next-generation radar systems, software platforms, and data solutions for government and commercial customers.

The TPM will serve as the primary liaison between customers, engineering teams, and program stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of technical solutions while managing scope, schedule, risk, and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing technical programs, engineering projects, or complex technology initiatives.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in software, systems engineering, aerospace, defense, or related technical environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, software development lifecycles, technical integration, and program management methodologies.
• Experience managing customer-facing technical programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership for strategic programs.
• Lead systems engineering activities for programs from initiation through delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders on programmatic and technical matters.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including software, systems, radar, product management, operations, and data science.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecasts.
• Manage technical risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies and drive mitigation strategies.
• Track program performance against objectives and communicate status to leadership and customers.
• Facilitate technical reviews, design reviews, PM reviews, and customer briefings.
• Support requirements management, technical planning, system integration, testing, deployment, and readiness.
• Collaborate with business development to support proposals and follow-on opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication across stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance execution and delivery.
• Lead technical reviews and design activities.

Skills

Technical program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Aerospace/Physics/Systems Engineering

Job description

LeoLabs is seeking a Technical Program Manager/Lead Systems Engineer to lead the technical execution of mission-critical programs advancing next-generation radar systems, software platforms, and data solutions for government and commercial customers.

The TPM will serve as the primary liaison between customers, engineering teams, and program stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of technical solutions while managing scope, schedule, risk, and performance objectives.