Space Mission Program Manager

Millennium Space Systems • El Segundo, CA

107d • $115,600 - $208,750

About The Position

As a Space Mission Program Manager at Millennium Space Systems, you will connect with customers and lead internal and external engineering, manufacturing, and test activities. Your role is crucial in delivering high-performance space systems that benefit lives on Earth, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You will be accountable for delivering systems to government and commercial customers, potentially leading programs in missile warning, missile defense, communications, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. This position offers rapid experience gain while serving national needs, and it is integral to Millennium's reputation for reliable delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or similar technical fields
• 5 years experience engineering or equivalent developing high-complexity systems
• 2 years experience as a project manager or equivalent delivering high-complexity systems

Nice To Haves

• Excellent leadership and inter-personal skills
• Positive attitude and resiliency
• Experience with rapid development projects
• Experience working with US Government customers
• Excellent teamwork and communications skills
• Proven ability to deliver on-time, on-budget
• Master's Degree in engineering or similar technical field
• Concept-to-launch experience on satellite missions
• Experience with cost-constrained and budget-constrained space programs
• Experience with aerospace environments other than traditional large prime contractors
• Experience with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customer communities and project management practices
• Experience with supply chain, manufacturing and lower tier suppliers
• Existing security clearance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of projects
• Maintain schedules, risk lists, procurement plans, subcontract management plans, internal manpower plans, and budgets
• Report regularly to the Millennium Executive team and customers
• Track all internal and external deliverables, prepare and present design and progress reviews
• Work closely with Systems Engineers and Responsible Engineering Authorities to ensure systems meet requirements and milestones within budget constraints

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees