Impulse Space · 1 month ago
Program Manager (Spacecraft)
Redondo Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expImpulse Space is an in-space transportation company that is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. As a Program Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of spacecraft programs, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely delivery across various teams.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Organize multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of complex spacecraft programs
Drive cross-functional planning including:
Requirements definition and analysis
Schedule formulation, tracking, and resource allocation
Hardware and software configuration definition
Build and test work scope and order-of-operations
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure delivery and mission success
Define and document critical processes for ensuring high-reliability
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, integration & test, supply chain, and customer teams
Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure program alignment and transparency
Track and report program health, timelines, and key deliverables to senior leadership
Support proposal development, resource planning, and contract execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or related field
5+ years' of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical program management
Proven track record of managing hardware programs through lifecycle phases (development, test, production, and delivery)
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)
Preferred
10+ years' of demonstrated program experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or propulsion systems
Hands-on familiarity with systems engineering and integration processes
Proficiency with CAD software
Understanding of FAA/DoD regulatory environments and launch campaign logistics
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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