TPM - Space Systems

We're looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager - Space Systems to lead the execution of complex spacecraft programs from development through integration, test, launch and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical programme execution across the spacecraft development lifecycle.
• Coordinate Systems Engineering, hardware, software, manufacturing, integration & test and mission operations teams.
• Own programme schedules, dependencies, critical paths and key milestones.
• Identify technical and programme risks early and drive mitigation plans.
• Coordinate external suppliers and partners, ensuring delivery against programme requirements.
• Support spacecraft integration, environmental testing, launch preparation and operational readiness.
• Drive alignment between engineering teams, programme leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of experience within space, aerospace or complex high-reliability systems.
• Previous experience managing spacecraft, satellite systems or complex space programmes.
• Strong technical foundation, ideally within Systems Engineering.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering organisations.
• Understanding of spacecraft development, integration, test and verification.
• Experience managing technical schedules, risks and programme dependencies.
• Background within a major aerospace, defence or space organisation highly desirable.
• Strong employment tenure, with evidence of seeing complex programmes through major milestones.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Able to work on-site in Westminster, Colorado, Tuesday-Thursday, with approximately 10-15% travel.

This is an opportunity for a technically credible programme leader to take ownership of a highly complex spacecraft programme. It would particularly suit someone who has moved from Systems Engineering into programme leadership and wants to remain close to the technology while driving successful delivery.