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Space Systems Engineering Technical Program Manager
| Company | Maxar Technologies |
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| Location | Westminster, CO, USA |
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| Salary | $126000 – $210000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace or spacecraft program management, with direct oversight of engineering deliverables.
- Demonstrated success managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk on complex hardware/software programs.
- Experience managing subcontracts and supplier relationships in a technical capacity.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and development lifecycles.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive program planning and execution from kick-off through delivery.
- Establish and maintain project schedules, cost baselines, and risk registers.
- Identify and mitigate risks across technical and programmatic dimensions.
- Report program status to internal leadership and external customers with transparency and confidence.
- Develop statements of work (SOWs), support development of technical requirements, and performance metrics for contractors.
- Lead programmatic reviews with external vendors and partners.
- Monitor contractor cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contract deliverables are met.
- Serve as the primary interface for managing supplier-related issues, including scope changes and risk mitigation.
- Keep central focus on ultimate mission execution and value-add.
- Collaborate closely with engineering leads to ensure technical milestones are achieved.
- Understand and communicate tradeoffs across systems (e.g., payload, propulsion, power, comms, avionics, flight software, and ground systems) and how they impact the program plan.
- Support systems engineering efforts related to requirements development, verification planning, and interface definition.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
- PMP or similar program management certification.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), integrated product teams (IPTs), and Agile/hybrid development frameworks.
- Familiarity with government or commercial spaceflight programs, including proposal and contract processes.
- Familiarity with spacecraft bus subsystems, electrooptical remote sensing, and LEO orbits.
- Working knowledge of spacecraft environmental testing, flight readiness processes, and launch operations.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
