Technical Program Manager-Flight Software
About The Position
Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring a Technical Program Manager-Flight Software. The position may be based in Palo Alto, California; Houston, Texas; or remotely within the United States. The role leads the planning, scheduling, and execution of Flight Software (FSW) development programs and serves as the primary interface between the FSW engineering team and program management, helping coordinate delivery of spacecraft software systems. The Technical Program Manager owns the FSW development schedule, coordinates execution across sprint cycles, tracks program health and performance, communicates status and risks to stakeholders, and manages cross-functional dependencies with hardware, systems engineering, and integration teams. The position also leads program reviews, status meetings, and risk assessments and coordinates resource needs and issue resolution. Lanteris Space Systems offers eligible employees paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k). The role is incentive eligible, with targets based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results; the specific plan and target will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. Salary varies by location. Listed annual base pay ranges are $131,000–$219,000 in Colorado, New Jersey, and Delaware; $145,000–$241,000 in the Washington, DC metropolitan area; and $151,000–$251,000 in California. Other states have location-specific market-driven ranges. The successful candidate’s starting pay is determined using job-related factors, and candidates meeting only the minimum qualifications should not expect the upper end of the range.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
- At least 15 years of experience in technical program management or software program management.
- Experience managing complex software development programs.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Experience with Jira.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, embedded systems, or flight software development.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an MBA.
- Experience with Microsoft Project.
- PMP, CSM, or similar program management certification.
- Familiarity with spacecraft systems and integration processes.
- Experience working with government customers or in regulated environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results in cross-functional environments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical thinking.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Leadership without direct authority.
- Technical credibility with engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the Flight Software development schedule, aligning it with program milestones and spacecraft integration timelines.
- Drive team execution according to established plans and sprint cycles as Scrum Master.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to sprint commitments.
- Identify schedule risks and dependencies and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
- Maintain comprehensive plan and progress data for the Flight Software team.
- Track and report key performance metrics, milestones, and deliverables.
- Prepare status reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
- Document program health, risks, and issues accurately.
- Serve as the primary Flight Software interface with the Program Management Office and external stakeholders.
- Translate technical complexities into clear, actionable information for non-technical audiences.
- Coordinate cross-functional dependencies with hardware, systems engineering, and integration teams.
- Facilitate communication between engineering teams and program leadership.
- Lead program reviews, status meetings, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate resource allocation and identify staffing needs.
- Manage dependencies across multiple teams and programs.
- Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and blockers.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health and welfare insurance.
- 401(k).
- Incentive eligible, with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
