Government Program Manager

E-Space•Saratoga, CA

3d•$100,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then youâve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. Weâre intentional, weâre unapologetically curious and weâre 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. The Government Program Manager will serve as the technical point of contact for US Government customers. They will focus on tracking schedules, reporting progress and meeting expectations of government customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in satellite missions from concept-to-launch. They will also have previously worked with government customers such as USSF, SDA and NASA. They will ensure that program objectives are met through meticulous attention to detail in project execution and communication. This position will be based in our Arlington, TX or Saratoga, CA office and report to the Senior Director, Technical Program Management. They will work closely with Mission Managers, Systems Engineers, and members of our Government Services group.

Requirements

You have 5 years of experience working in spacecraft development environments
You have experience in the design and development of aerospace hardware, software and/or assembly, integration and test.
You have experience as an engineering lead, technical program manager, or equivalent
You are proficient with schedule tracking tools such as SmartSheet, or alternative
You have experience with Jira and Confluence
You have experience working in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Familiarity with ITAR and EAR regulations and compliance
Experience with planning and execution of Spacecraft Integration & Test procedures

Responsibilities

Maintain and update project schedules to ensure timely execution of key deliverables to government customers.
Track milestones and deadlines, providing regular status updates.
Prepare and distribute regular status reports to customers and internal stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and any potential delays
Organize and maintain all program-related documentation, including project plans, technical documents, reports, and meeting minutes
Identify potential risks and maintain a risk log.
Work with project leads to develop mitigation strategies and track the resolution of key issues.
Assist in identifying and addressing program issues as they arise, escalating to the appropriate stakeholders as needed
Facilitate communication across teams and disciplines, and ensure stakeholders are informed
Schedule and organize project meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting action items, and following up on deliverables
Ensure all external partners, vendors, and internal teams adhere to program schedules and documentation requirements
Assist in tracking the budget and expediting the procurement process