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York Space Systems · 1 day ago

Program Manager- Security Clearance of TS/SCI or above required

Greenwood Village, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

York Space Systems is an innovative aerospace company focused on improving spacecraft affordability and reliability. They are seeking a Program Manager to lead satellite missions, ensuring efficient delivery and alignment with strategic goals while managing cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of innovation.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the entire program lifecycle from proposal and contract negotiation through design, build, test, and on-orbit operations

Serve as the primary, high-touch liaison for government customers

Act as the ultimate decision-maker for your program's direction, balancing scope, schedule, and resources with a results-oriented mindset

Ensure your program's execution directly aligns with the company’s strategic goals

Find creative and no/low-cost solutions to keep your program on track

Implement and evolve program management methodologies that scale with the program and adapt to changing customer and market needs

Own and maintain the program's key performance metrics, tracking progress and health with real-time data rather than static spreadsheets

Manage program budgets with a focus on earning program milestones on-time

Lead cross-functional integrated teams of elite engineers, designers, and operators

Act as a mentor for deputy program managers, sharing institutional knowledge and shaping the company's "get it done" culture

Master the art of communicating complex technical and programmatic information to diverse internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Program managementSatellite development lifecycleAgile methodologiesFinancial acumenTechnical leadershipStartup experienceDual-use experienceExceptional communicationCreative problem solvingMentorship

Required

5+ years of demonstrable program management or technical leadership experience within a fast-paced, high-tech environment

Strong technical fluency with the end-to-end satellite development lifecycle, from system design to on-orbit operations

Experience managing programs for DoD or other government agencies is essential

Demonstrated ability to manage programs with both commercial and government applications, maximizing efficiency and tech reuse across different programs

Must be a U.S. Citizen and either hold or be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, often at the TS/SCI level

Proven track record of breaking down complex problems and driving teams to deliver solutions quickly and effectively

Preferred

Master's degree in a technical or management field

Prior hands-on experience in satellite or space system operations

Experience in a high-growth startup environment is highly valued

Certification or extensive experience with modern Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401K

Company

York Space Systems

York Space Systems is a designer and manufacturer of spacecraft bus platforms.

Founded in 2012

Denver, Colorado, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.yorkspacesystems.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

2026-01-29IPO

2022-10-04Acquired

2015-10-15Angel

Leadership Team

Dev Rudra

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Monica Palko

Chief Legal & Administrative Officer

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