Space Telecom Program Manager

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

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About The Position

Space 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 to join our Civil & Commercial Space Division. The selected candidate will work as part of a larger team of customers, external partners and vendors, telecom subject-matter experts, developers, engineers, technicians, and support personnel. The selected candidate will lead the development, test, and delivery of space-grade deep space telecom software-defined radios as well as leading efforts with new business development in this technology area. A strong technical background related to space electronics and hardware development along with program management experience balancing scope, risk, schedule, and budget is required. Specific technical experience with telecom or software-defined radios is strongly preferred. The Civil & Commercial Space Division at Space Dynamics Laboratory is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip Government and commercial space missions with flight radio telecommunications systems. Our projects provide telecom, ranging, navigation, and timekeeping solutions to significant challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, astrophysics, and commercial missions. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in space and contributes to monumental scientific discoveries and commercial missions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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