Technical Program Manager — Space & Mission Systems

Sphinx Defense; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) employer contributions

Equity ownership

Job summary

Sphinx Defense is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support growth in delivering next-generation software solutions for national security and space programs. This role combines technical engagement with customer requirements to drive program success.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in space or software-intensive systems, strong program management skills, and great communication abilities. Located in California, this position requires some travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting space or software-intensive systems.
• 3+ years of experience managing technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering priorities.
• Coordinate execution across engineering and product teams.
• Manage technical risks and dependencies throughout program lifecycle.

Skills

Technical program management

Agile development

Stakeholder engagement

Software development lifecycle

Risk management

Communication

Job description

Sphinx Defense is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support growth in delivering next-generation software solutions for national security and space programs. This role combines technical engagement with customer requirements to drive program success.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in space or software-intensive systems, strong program management skills, and great communication abilities. Located in California, this position requires some travel.