Spacecraft Technical Program Manager

Momentus; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Flexible PTO

11 paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Momentus is seeking a Spacecraft Technical Program Manager to oversee spacecraft programs from proposal through launch, defining resources, schedules, and budgets for successful execution.

The role emphasizes aerospace change management, program leadership, and rigorous cost control to meet budget milestones and technical requirements. This full-time position is based in San Jose with hybrid or remote options and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years managing complex aerospace programs.
• Strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee spacecraft programs from proposal to launch.
• Lead development of program budgets and master schedules.
• Manage risks, issues, and opportunities with action plans.
• Coordinate staffing and resources across departments.
• Deliver programs on schedule, cost targets, and performance

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Aerospace industry experience

Change management

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Systems engineering practices

Job description

OUR COMPANY

As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.

OUR PEOPLE

Daring problems require daring solutions. We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Spacecraft Technical Program Manager to support our Spacecraft Programs and will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on the balance between program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for execution of spacecraft programs that cover the entire program lifecycle – proposal development, kickoff, development, test, build and launch
• Lead analysis of contractual requirements, prepare cost and time estimates, and identify associated risks & opportunities during business development and major program phases.
• Manage Program Master Schedule for the spacecraft program that span kick off through Launch Mission Operations
• Manage Program Master Budgets and Risks, Issues and Opportunities
• The ability to manage cost, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements to ensure performance in support of the contract milestones of the system technical requirements
• Identifies when issues need to be escalated and alert appropriate staff within the organization and programs
• Ability to use proposal plans and strategies to implement executable, cohesive program plans
• Experience identifying issues, tracking progress, and following through with effective corrective actions plan
• Experience managing programs using program schedules, earned value, risks, slack time, and critical path
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and make sound, proactive decisions
• Plan for resource allocation needs and work with Department Managers for staffing
• Oversee execution and burndown of Program Risks
• Continuous process improvement within the program management organization
• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives
• Provide weekly metrics to progress

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in aerospace or related industry
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Working knowledge of spacecraft design and manufacturing
• Knowledge of JIRA, MS Project or related tools
• Knowledge of systems engineering best practices

Education & Work Experience:

• BS, MS degree in engineering, or related field
• 10+ year relevant experience managing complex programs where precision and attention to detail are critical to success
• Strong technical expertise

Compensation:

Annual Base Salary Range: $180,000 to $215,000/per year

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• short and long term disability and life insurance
• flexible PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• sick time
• paid parental leave

This is a full-time position in San Jose, California, Hybrid, or Remote. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.