Technical Software PM for Space & Defense Programs

Space Kinetic Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Kinetic Corp. seeks a Technical Project Manager, Software, to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex software projects supporting advanced space and defense systems.

You will manage timelines, milestones, and cross‑functional engineering efforts, collaborating with software, systems, and hardware teams. The role requires translating technical requirements into clear plans, maintaining quality across the SDLC, and communicating progress to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading technical software projects from concept through delivery in aerospace/defense or regulated industries.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and risk management using Jira/Confluence or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile/ Scrum) with cross‑team coordination.
• Ability to translate complex tech requirements into clear plans and docs for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with ability to present status and tradeoffs to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex software projects for space/defense systems.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and cross‑functional engineering efforts.
• Capture and track requirements, ensure quality and security standards in SDLC.
• Facilitate technical discussions, identify risks, and communicate status to leadership.
• Work on-site in El Segundo, CA, coordinating software, systems, and hardware teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

PMP or Scrum Master

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Space Kinetic Corp. seeks a Technical Project Manager, Software, to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex software projects supporting advanced space and defense systems.

You will manage timelines, milestones, and cross‑functional engineering efforts, collaborating with software, systems, and hardware teams. The role requires translating technical requirements into clear plans, maintaining quality across the SDLC, and communicating progress to leadership and stakeholders.