Technical Project Lead

Motive Workforce Solutions; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce seeks a Spacecraft Technical Project Lead to drive technical execution from concept through assembly, testing, launch, and on-orbit operations at our Los Angeles–based space technology company.

The ideal candidate brings broad spacecraft systems experience, strong AI&T knowledge, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall spacecraft development from conceptual design through final assembly, testing, launch, and operations.
• Lead spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) activities to meet mission requirements and program schedules.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize spacecraft designs.
• Support launch integration activities, including coordination with launch service providers and spacecraft launch readiness.
• Work closely with research and development teams to integrate new technologies into spacecraft design and development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders to meet technical, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to maintain technical, budget, and schedule requirements.

Job description

Motive Workforce is seeking a Spacecraft Technical Project Lead for a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company developing custom spacecraft and mission solutions for commercial, science, and national security applications.This role will lead the technical execution of spacecraft development programs from conceptual design through assembly, integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate brings broad spacecraft systems experience, strong AI&T knowledge, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex, fast-paced development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall spacecraft development from conceptual design through final assembly, testing, launch, and operations.
• Lead spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) activities to meet mission requirements and program schedules.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize spacecraft designs.
• Support launch integration activities, including coordination with launch service providers and spacecraft launch readiness.
• Work closely with research and development teams to integrate new technologies into spacecraft design and development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders to meet technical, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to maintain technical, budget, and schedule requirements.