Star Catcher
Project Manager
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Experience
- At least five years; experience in aerospace, defense, or space industries. Space missions, satellite projects, or similar high-tech projects are highly valued.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR. Employment is contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the US.
About the job
Manage planning, budgets, risks, teams, stakeholders, quality, compliance, and reporting for spacecraft power-beaming projects and the Star Catcher Network orbital power grid.
What you'll do
- Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations; identify and mitigate project risks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and serve as the main contact for stakeholders, providing updates and managing expectations.
- Oversee deliverables, testing, quality, regulatory compliance, issue resolution, documentation, and project reviews.
What they ask for
- At least five years of project management experience in aerospace, defense, or space industries.
- Hands-on experience with technical aspects of space projects, such as spacecraft design, satellite systems, or space mission operations.
- Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related field.
Nice to have
- Master’s or PhD.
- Experience with NASA/DoD life cycle and technical reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR).
Tools
NASA/DoD, SRR, PDR, CDR
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