Impulse Space
Program Manager (Spacecraft)
$150K–$200K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years' required; 7+ years' preferred for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or propulsion systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Leads planning, coordination, and execution across spacecraft program development, testing, qualification, acceptance, and flight campaigns.
What you'll do
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, schedules, resources, configurations, and build-and-test activities across program phases.
- Manage program risks, critical processes, stakeholders, and technical trade studies; drive alignment and accountability.
- Report program health and deliverables to leadership, and support proposals, resource planning, and contract execution.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years' of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical program management.
- Track record managing hardware programs through development, test, production, and delivery.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills; proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet.
Nice to have
- 7+ years' of demonstrated program experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or propulsion systems.
- Hands-on familiarity with systems engineering and integration, CAD software, FAA/DoD regulatory environments, and launch campaign logistics.
Pay
$150,000 - $200,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, CAD software
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