Technical Program Manager - Space Vehicle
Saratoga, CA
E-Space US – Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
The Technical Program Manager will work directly with engineering teams and operational stakeholders to manage scope, schedule and budget for Space Vehicle projects and programs. The ideal candidate has previous experience managing spacecraft development from the perspective of Program Management, Spacecraft Systems Engineering or AI&T. They can work in a collaborative, analytical, and fast-paced environment and must be comfortable interacting with highly technical cross-functional teams.
This position will report to the Director, Technical Program Management and will work in our Saratoga, CA office with Responsible Engineers from multiple functional areas and geographic locations.
What you will do:
- Collaborate with engineering leaders to create project plans for hardware and software through the entire development life cycle
- Collaborate with management to meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements
- Lead engineering trade-offs, track, and report on status, and resolve blocking issues
- Collaborate with architecture, hardware, software, teams to ensure deliverables are identified and tracked
- Lead and identify program risks
- Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner
- Work with vendor deliveries
- Identify actions and follow up with owners
- Responsible for budgets and cost estimates
What you bring to this role:
- You have 5 years of experience working in spacecraft development environments
- You have experience in the design and development of aerospace hardware, software and/or assembly, integration and test.
- You have experience as an engineering lead, technical program manager, or equivalent
- You are proficient with schedule tracking tools such as SmartSheet, or alternative
- You have experience with Jira and Confluence
- You have experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
Bonus points for the following:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Familiarity with ITAR and EAR regulations and compliance
- Experience with planning and execution of Spacecraft Integration & Test procedures
This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
