{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a06d5f2e49ca69766e558def","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a06d5f2e49ca69766e558def","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a06d5f2e49ca69766e558def","title":"Technical Program Manager, Hardware","description":"Wanna join the adventure?\n\nLoft Orbital’s mission is to simplify access to space by streamlining the development and deployment of mission capabilities across our space infrastructure.\n\nWe’re looking for a Technical Program Manager to join our Hardware organization in Golden or Toulouse. This role is ideal for an engineer by trade who has transitioned into technical program management or engineering leadership and wants to apply their technical background to complex hardware development programs.\n\nYou'll work closely with engineering leads and program management to drive day-to-day execution of our Hub 3 evolution and new hardware programs. You'll bring structure to complex technical projects, manage dependencies and priorities, and help engineering teams deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.\n\nYou'll also help develop lightweight processes and practices that improve how our engineering teams plan, communicate, and execute as Loft scales.\n\nAbout this role:\nDrive day-to-day execution of hardware development programs, tracking milestones, deliverables, priorities, and dependencies across engineering teams.\nDevelop and maintain program schedules, coordinate resources, and align activities across hardware, embedded, FPGA, systems, software, integration, and testing teams.\nIdentify and track technical and program risks, facilitate resolution of blockers, and escalate issues when needed.\nWork closely with engineering leads to maintain execution visibility, communicate priorities, and keep development efforts on track.\nProvide clear updates on program status, schedules, risks, and dependencies to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\nDevelop lightweight tools, processes, and reporting practices that improve engineering efficiency, accountability, and execution.\nContribute to hardware roadmaps, development planning, and resource forecasting.\nMust Haves:\nEngineering background, ideally in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Computer Architecture, RF, or a related hardware discipline.\n5+ years of professional engineering experience, including hands-on involvement in hardware or embedded product development.\nExperience transitioning into technical program management, engineering management, or technical leadership.\nStrong understanding of hardware product development, from requirements and design through integration, testing, and delivery.\nProven ability to coordinate complex technical projects, manage competing priorities, and drive execution across teams.\nStrong technical communication skills and the ability to build credibility with engineers and influence without formal authority.\nHighly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced engineering environment.\nNice to Haves:\nExperience in aerospace, satellite, or space hardware development.\nFamiliarity with spacecraft avionics, RF, embedded software, FPGA, or flight hardware.\nExperience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.\nExposure to hardware integration, qualification, environmental testing, or production.\nExperience working with distributed or international engineering teams.\nSome of Our Awesome Benefits:\n100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents\n100% company-paid Basic Life (1x salary, up to $300K), AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and pre-tax commuter benefits\nCarrot Fertility, which provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support\nOne Medical membership for telemedicine and primary care\nFree, confidential Employee Assistance Program through MetLife and TELUS Health\nFully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents (including adoption and surrogacy), plus an optional 2-week part-time return\nFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays\n401(k) plan and equity options\nDaily catered lunches and snacks in office\nInternational exposure to our team in France\nAnnual company off-sites and many social events and celebrations\nRelocation assistance when applicable\n$130,000 - $180,000 a year\nState law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $130,000 - $180,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.\n *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.\n\nWho We Are\n\nLoft: Space Made Simple.\n\nFounded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.\n\nWe integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.\n\nWith a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.\n\nAs an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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This role is ideal for an engineer by trade who has transitioned into technical program management or engineering leadership and wants to apply their technical background to complex hardware development programs.\n\nYou'll work closely with engineering leads and program management to drive day-to-day execution of our Hub 3 evolution and new hardware programs. You'll bring structure to complex technical projects, manage dependencies and priorities, and help engineering teams deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.\n\nYou'll also help develop lightweight processes and practices that improve how our engineering teams plan, communicate, and execute as Loft scales.\n\nAbout this role:\nDrive day-to-day execution of hardware development programs, tracking milestones, deliverables, priorities, and dependencies across engineering teams.\nDevelop and maintain program schedules, coordinate resources, and align activities across hardware, embedded, FPGA, systems, software, integration, and testing teams.\nIdentify and track technical and program risks, facilitate resolution of blockers, and escalate issues when needed.\nWork closely with engineering leads to maintain execution visibility, communicate priorities, and keep development efforts on track.\nProvide clear updates on program status, schedules, risks, and dependencies to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\nDevelop lightweight tools, processes, and reporting practices that improve engineering efficiency, accountability, and execution.\nContribute to hardware roadmaps, development planning, and resource forecasting.\nMust Haves:\nEngineering background, ideally in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Computer Architecture, RF, or a related hardware discipline.\n5+ years of professional engineering experience, including hands-on involvement in hardware or embedded product development.\nExperience transitioning into technical program management, engineering management, or technical leadership.\nStrong understanding of hardware product development, from requirements and design through integration, testing, and delivery.\nProven ability to coordinate complex technical projects, manage competing priorities, and drive execution across teams.\nStrong technical communication skills and the ability to build credibility with engineers and influence without formal authority.\nHighly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced engineering environment.\nNice to Haves:\nExperience in aerospace, satellite, or space hardware development.\nFamiliarity with spacecraft avionics, RF, embedded software, FPGA, or flight hardware.\nExperience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.\nExposure to hardware integration, qualification, environmental testing, or production.\nExperience working with distributed or international engineering teams.\nSome of Our Awesome Benefits:\n100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents\n100% company-paid Basic Life (1x salary, up to $300K), AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and pre-tax commuter benefits\nCarrot Fertility, which provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support\nOne Medical membership for telemedicine and primary care\nFree, confidential Employee Assistance Program through MetLife and TELUS Health\nFully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents (including adoption and surrogacy), plus an optional 2-week part-time return\nFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays\n401(k) plan and equity options\nDaily catered lunches and snacks in office\nInternational exposure to our team in France\nAnnual company off-sites and many social events and celebrations\nRelocation assistance when applicable\n$130,000 - $180,000 a year\nState law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $130,000 - $180,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.\n\nWho We Are\n\nLoft: Space Made Simple.\n\nFounded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.\n\nWe integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.\n\nWith a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.\n\nAs an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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