Program Manager (Spacecraft)

Job description

As a Program Manager at Impulse, you will work across the breadth of one or more spacecraft programs, spearheading the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of development, qualification, acceptance, and flight campaigns. This role is responsible for ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely delivery, and efficient execution across hardware, software, testing, and operations teams — owning schedules, managing risks, and driving accountability. Organize multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of complex spacecraft programs Drive cross-functional planning including: 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 ensuring high-reliability Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, integration & test, supply chain, and customer teams Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure program alignment and transparency 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 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or related field 5+ years' of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical program management Proven track record of managing hardware programs through lifecycle phases (development, test, production, and delivery) Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)