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The role demands fast, clear communication across disciplines and relentless focus on mission success, with a strong ownership mindset.\n\nCompensation / Benefits401(k) with company matchmental health resourcesstudent loan repayment assistanceadoption reimbursementpet insuranceincentive eligibility\nResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end execution of a space program from preliminary design through IOCCoordinate internal engineering teams and external partners for spacecraft, payload, launch prep, ground segment, and mission operationsMaintain alignment of technical decisions, schedules, risks, and milestones with mission objectivesDrive cross-functional team collaboration to meet critical milestones and resolve execution barriersIdentify risks early and implement effective mitigation plansEnsure integration of hardware, software, systems engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders into a cohesive operational capabilityManage complex schedules, dependencies, and program milestonesPrepare for operational readiness, LEOP, and on-orbit commissioning activities\nKey requirementsU.S. Citizen10+ years in technical program management, systems engineering, or engineering leadership in aerospace or high-reliability hardwareExperience managing development and execution of spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicle systems, or similarly complex programsLeadership of cross-functional programs across multiple engineering orgs and external suppliersStrong understanding of spacecraft development lifecycle from design to operationsExperience coordinating hardware, software, systems engineering, manufacturing, integration & test, mission ops, and customersExperience managing external contractors, subsystem vendors, and strategic suppliersAbility to identify technical, schedule, and programmatic risks early and drive mitigationExperience managing complex schedules, dependencies, critical paths, and milestonesFamiliarity with ground segment integration, space-to-ground interfaces, and mission readiness reviewsExcellent written and verbal communication across engineers, executives, customers, and partnersOwnership mindset with history of delivering programs in fast-paced environmentsAbility to travel to customer locations, suppliers, facilities, launch sites, and operations centersclear communicator across technical disciplinesdata-driven decision makingownership and accountabilityspacecraft development lifecyclesystems engineering practicesground segment integration","company":"Maxar Technologies","rawCompany":"maxar technologies","city":"Aurora","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:07:13.359Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager, Space Systems","description":"Overview\nAs a Technical Program Manager, Space Systems, you orchestrate one of our premier space programs from concept to Initial Operating Capability. 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