Technical Project Manager — Space Infrastructure Programs

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Long Beach to drive cross-subsystem coordination for next‑gen space stations and high‑power satellites. You will own action-item tracking, risk management, and execution cadence across engineering teams and the program office.

Reporting to the Staff Technical Project Manager, Satellites, this full-time role requires 3+ years in hardware development programs, PMP credentials, and aerospace domain knowledge. On-site presence in Long Beach is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional hardware development programs or projects.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or spacecraft hardware development.
• Familiarity with satellite subsystems and spacecraft development lifecycle.
• Exposure to EVMS and formal program reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
• PMP certification and experience building PM processes in startups or scaling orgs.

Responsibilities

• Own the program action item tracker and drive closure across all engineering subsystems and cross-functional partners.
• Facilitate and lead recurring program execution meetings; publish clear notes and follow-ups.
• Maintain the program risk register; track mitigation actions and escalate unresolved risks.
• Manage cross-subsystem dependencies and surface conflicts before schedule impact.
• Support milestone and program review readiness; coordinate inputs and ensure artifacts are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with the Master Scheduler to reflect execution status in the IMS.
• Produce concise, accurate program status reports for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify process gaps and build lightweight PM infrastructure as the program scales.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Aerospace domain knowledge

EVMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

EVMS (Earned Value Management System)

PMP certification

Job description

Vast is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Long Beach to drive cross-subsystem coordination for next‑gen space stations and high‑power satellites. You will own action-item tracking, risk management, and execution cadence across engineering teams and the program office.

Reporting to the Staff Technical Project Manager, Satellites, this full-time role requires 3+ years in hardware development programs, PMP credentials, and aerospace domain knowledge. On-site presence in Long Beach is mandatory.