Loft Orbital · 1 month ago
Technical Program Manager, Hardware
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expLoft Orbital Solutions is dedicated to simplifying access to space and streamlining mission development and deployment. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional hardware teams, manage project timelines, and facilitate collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure successful project execution.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional hardware teams across program and mission development, attending key meetings and activities
Monitor progress and communicate changes in priorities, schedules, risks, and dependencies
Develop and manage project timelines, including milestones and deliverables, for hardware development projects
Coordinate technical requirements, resources, and scheduling across engineering, testing, and production teams to ensure smooth project flow
Facilitate communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines, including Ground systems, software teams, systems engineering, and suppliers
Act as the point of contact between engineering teams and other departments, such as product management, operations, and business development
Identify technical and project risks, including those (related to signal integrity, RF interference, and space environment constraints)
Develop mitigation strategies and communicate potential risks to stakeholders
Work with finance and engineering leads to develop budgets that align with project scope and requirements
Ensure the availability of technical resources, including specialized equipment, testing tools, and team support, while staying within budget constraints
Support team leads in creating standards, best practices, and streamlined processes for feature development and delivery
Contribute to product roadmaps and engage in long-term planning
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
5+ years end-to-end, product development-focused engineering experience on space applications
Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and SDLC standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in data visualization
Strong interpersonal skills; capable of influencing others without formal authority
Preferred
Proficient with Jira Global Configuration or familiar with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management)
Experience in Product Management
Previous experience working with an international team across time zones
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
Company
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$326.2MKey Investors
BlackRockFoundation CapitalUncork Capital
2025-09-01Debt Financing
2025-01-14Series C· $170M
2024-09-20Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Pierre-Damien Vaujour
Co-Founder & CEO
Alex Greenberg
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
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