Spacecraft Program Manager — End-to-End Leader (Hybrid)

Darwin Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Spacecraft Project Manager in El Segundo, CA, to lead end-to-end spacecraft development from concept to operations. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure delivery within schedule and budget while advancing new technologies.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive spacecraft systems knowledge, and the ability to work across engineering disciplines in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain clearance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary spacecraft teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall development of spacecraft from conceptual design through final assembly, testing, launch and operations
• Lead spacecraft assembly, integration and testing to meet mission requirements and timelines
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimise design solutions
• Support launch integration activities, including interfacing with launch providers and getting all spacecraft systems launch ready
• Work with the research and development team to bring new technology into spacecraft design and development
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Work with stakeholders so technical objectives are met on time and within budget
• Coordinate with suppliers so deliverables meet technical, budgetary and schedule objectives

Skills

Spacecraft design

Leadership

Project management

Systems engineering

Education

BS in aerospace engineering

BS in mechanical engineering

BS in electrical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Spacecraft Project Manager in El Segundo, CA, to lead end-to-end spacecraft development from concept to operations. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure delivery within schedule and budget while advancing new technologies.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive spacecraft systems knowledge, and the ability to work across engineering disciplines in a hybrid environment.