Turion Space · 1 day ago
Senior Program Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $215K/yr
8+ years expTurion Space is on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it by developing spacecraft for national security and in-space servicing. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead programs across their entire lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from concept through launch while collaborating with various teams and managing customer communications.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution for one or more spacecraft or mission programs, ensuring delivery against technical, schedule, and cost objectives
Serve as the primary interface with government and commercial customers, cultivating relationships and representing Turion in all program-related matters
Build and manage program teams and external supplier relationships to meet contractual and technical requirements
Develop program execution strategies, master schedules, and detailed program plans, coordinating across all internal functions
Monitor and report program performance metrics, financials, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Support proposal development, business capture activities, and contract negotiations
Drive continuous alignment between customer goals and internal team execution, proactively identifying issues and mitigating risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business
8+ years of experience in program management, mission management, or project management, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry
Proven success managing programs through all lifecycle phases: proposal, capture, planning, execution, delivery, and closeout
Experience managing prime programs with budgets of $100M or more
Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred
5+ Years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems)
Experience working on LEO or GEO surveillance and reconnaissance programs
PMP certification or equivalent training in formal program management methodologies
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile practices in hardware development environments
Demonstrated experience interfacing with government agencies, especially U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or NASA
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in rapid prototyping and hardware fielding environments
Active TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder & CFO
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