Technical Project Manager (Software)

Job description

As a Technical Project Manager (Software) at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the execution of software development efforts across multiple spacecraft programs. You will work closely with Flight Software, Ground Software, GNC, Avionics, and Integration & Test teams to ensure software deliverables align with program schedules and mission milestones. You will help engineering teams identify and resolve technical dependencies, manage development risks, and maintain visibility into software readiness throughout the spacecraft development lifecycle. Develop and maintain integrated software development schedules across Flight Software, Ground Software teams, and other software teams, ensuring alignment with spacecraft program milestones Work with engineering leads and responsible engineers to define software deliverables, establish priorities, and track progress against development schedules Coordinate software development activities across multiple spacecraft programs, balancing competing priorities, resource constraints, and technical dependencies Identify and manage critical-path activities, technical risks, schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies that could impact software delivery Facilitate software planning activities, including sprint planning, milestone reviews, and cross-team coordination meetings Coordinate software integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure adequate time for testing and issue resolution ahead of major program milestones Communicate software development progress, schedule risks, and technical dependencies to engineering leadership and program stakeholders Develop and improve project management processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms to increase visibility and execution efficiency across software teams Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or a comparable technical role 2+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or coordinating complex software development efforts Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, testing, and release management Demonstrated experience developing and managing engineering schedules, tracking milestones, identifying dependencies, and mitigating program risks Experience with Agile software development methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development Proficiency with Jira for tracking development tasks, milestones, dependencies, and schedules Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, technical leads, and program leadership