Program Manager (Spacecraft)

About the role

Impulse Space is hiring a Program Manager (Spacecraft) in Redondo Beach. You will work across one or more spacecraft programs, leading the planning, coordination and execution of development, qualification, acceptance and flight campaigns. The role ensures cross-functional alignment, timely delivery and efficient execution across hardware, software, testing and operations teams, while owning schedules, managing risks and driving accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Organize multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of complex spacecraft programs
• Drive cross-functional planning: requirements definition and analysis, schedule formulation, tracking and resource allocation, hardware and software configuration definition, build and test work scope and order of operations
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure delivery and mission success
• Define and document critical processes for high-reliability programs
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, integration and test, supply chain and customer teams
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to keep the program aligned and transparent
• Track and report program health, timelines and key deliverables to senior leadership
• Support proposal development, resource planning and contract execution
• Organize technical trade studies and key decisions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business or a related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense or complex technical program management
• Proven track record managing hardware programs through development, test, production and delivery
• Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills

Required skills

• Project management tools such as MS Project, Jira and Smartsheet
• Preferred: 7+ years of program experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft or propulsion systems
• Preferred: hands-on familiarity with systems engineering and integration, CAD software, and understanding of FAA/DoD regulatory environments and launch campaign logistics

What we offer

• Stated pay range of $150,000 - $200,000 per year
• Possible long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan