Technical Program Manager I - MACH TB

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Princess Anne (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee sub-orbital launch missions, primarily on sounding rockets, guiding design, integration, test and launch lifecycles. You will coordinate across experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers, maintain schedule, ensure safety compliance, write statements of work, and report status to leadership and sponsors.

A US citizenship and ability to obtain a clearance are required; hybrid work options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 8 years of experience in mission planning/management/execution for sub-orbital launch vehicles.
• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance; valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers to meet mission requirements across the lifecycle (Requirements Gathering, Mission Planning, Design, Fabrication, Testing, Launch).
• Maintain communication with prime contractor leads to meet schedule, system engineering, testing, and execution requirements.
• Ensure missions comply with applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Create statements of work and task orders for launch vehicle providers.
• Maintain schedule adherence with subcontractors via trackers and lists.
• Report mission status to customer and Prime leadership on a recurring basis.
• Identify issues early to create and execute mitigation plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Communication

MS Office

US citizen

Security clearance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for managing various sub-orbital launch missions primarily on sounding rockets. They will provide oversight and facilitate the integration of multiple experiments onto launch vehicles. They will manage the entire lifecycle of design, development, integration, test, and launch.

Location

Potentially Hybrid role based out of:

• Crane, IN
• Princess Anne, MD
• Wallops Island, VA
• Huntsville, AL

Essential Job Functions

• Work with experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers to ensure all requirements are met throughout the entirety of a suborbital hypersonic mission.
• Facilitate recurring technical exchanges between vehicle providers and experimenters to ensure communication and data exchange during the mission lifecycle (Requirements Gathering, Mission Planning, Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Launch Operations)
• Maintain communication and coordination with other Prime Contractor functional leads to meet requirements of schedule, systems engineering, testing, mission planning, and execution.
• Ensure missions are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Create Statements of work and task orders for Launch Vehicle Providers.
• Maintain schedule adherence with subcontractors via action trackers and giver/receiver lists.
• Report mission status to customer and Prime leadership on a recurring basis.
• Identify issues early to create and execute mitigation plans.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Experience and Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Adept problem solver and possess critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Must be self-motivated and goal oriented
• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization such as employees, management and internal / external sponsors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be a US citizen
• Must currently have and/or be capable of obtaining a security clearance
• Must have valid driver's license/vehicle insurance sufficient to access military facilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in mission planning/mission management/mission execution related to test and evaluation of sub-orbital launch vehicles.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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