Technical Program Manager, On-Orbit Tests

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or complex system testing environments
• Experience integrating & leading cross-functional teams in high-tempo, high-consequence environments, including ground and/or flight test campaigns
• Strong understanding of test operations, including test planning, readiness reviews, and execution discipline
• Demonstrated ability to perform Mission Campaign Management at scale: structured processes and prioritization, dependency and critical-path management, schedule and risk management, and driving programs to closure across multiple concurrent efforts to accomplish a given mission
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and external stakeholders, such as customers and industry partners
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in dynamic test environments
• Experience owning delivery for teams you don't manage, where your leverage is cadence, visibility, and escalation rather than reporting lines
• Experience working with safety-critical systems and adherence to rigorous safety and mission assurance standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and drive execution across multiple parallel test efforts
• Experience with Atlassian tooling (Jira/Confluence) for program tracking and documentation.
• Comfort operating in a matrixed structure: applying a defined program/portfolio methodology while taking day-to-day priorities from an embedded team.