Space Dynamics Laboratory · 12 hours ago
Space Telecom Program Manager
North Logan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Space Telecom Program Manager with a background in managing and developing complex space hardware systems for government and commercial missions. The role involves leading the development, test, and delivery of space-grade deep space telecom software-defined radios, while managing internal and external teams and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Non Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops proposals to provide telecom subsystems to Government and commercial space missions
Manages internal and external teams in developing flight hardware, FPGA firmware, software, and ground support telecom systems
Understands and addresses customer needs and issues by direct interface
Develops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and technical teams
Leads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solution
Ensures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlines
Defines 'done' and keeps the team focused on contract deliverables
Coordinates with multiple corporate and Government agencies to execute the contract
Assembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contract
Identifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates technical and programmatic risks
Actively trades issues related to scope, technical approach, risk cost, and schedule
Delivers the contracted result
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
10+ years of technical aerospace or space program experience, 3+ years of which spent in project management or similar experience
Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisions
Experience managing complex space system (electrical, software, mechanical, etc.) development at times with loosely defined requirements
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partners
Ability to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Must be able to travel
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline
Experience with space telecommunications systems and hardware and software
MBA, PMP, or other project management credential
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
Company
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is served as a nonprofit unit of the utah state university research foundation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Partridge
C4ISR Systems Division Director
Jed Hancock
President
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