Impulse Space
Technical Project Manager (Software)
$165K–$235K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in software engineering, embedded systems, or a comparable technical role; 2+ years in technical project management, program management, or coordinating complex software development efforts.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Plans and coordinates software delivery across spacecraft programs, aligning engineering work, schedules, dependencies, testing, and mission milestones.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain integrated software schedules, track deliverables and progress, and coordinate priorities across programs.
- Manage critical-path activities, technical and schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Coordinate planning, integration, verification, and validation; report progress and improve project management processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a listed or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or a comparable technical role.
- 2+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or coordinating complex software development efforts.
- Experience with the software development lifecycle, engineering schedules and risk mitigation, Agile methodologies, and proficiency with Jira.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, autonomous systems, robotics, or other complex embedded systems.
- Experience coordinating hardware/software integration and testing; familiarity with Jira Plans (Advanced Roadmaps) and Smartsheet.
Pay
$165,000 - $235,000 / year (USD, base salary)
Tools
Jira, Jira Plans (Advanced Roadmaps), Smartsheet
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