Loft Orbital · 11 hours ago
Senior Satellite Program Manager
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expLoft Orbital is a company that provides a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit. They are seeking a Senior Satellite Program Manager to lead the execution of complex spacecraft and mission programs, ensuring disciplined execution across engineering, manufacturing, and launch processes.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of one or more complex satellite programs
Establish and maintain the program baseline (scope, schedule, cost, risk)
Drive execution to that baseline; lead replans and recovery when required
Serve as the primary customer interface for execution, schedule, and delivery commitments
Build and own logic-driven Level 4–5 IMSs
Validate dependencies across hardware, software, AIT, launch, and suppliers
Ensure schedules are executable, resource-aware, and actively used to manage work
Drive weekly / biweekly execution cadence tied directly to the IMS
Own program ETC/EAC in partnership with Finance
Maintain an active risk register with mitigation, off-ramps, and retirement criteria
Prepare and lead internal and external program reviews (PMRs, design reviewed, readiness reviews)
Provide leadership with clear decision data, not status theater
Drive alignment across engineering, product, manufacturing, software, mission ops, and launch
Manage strategic suppliers as extensions of the program
Escalate and resolve execution conflicts decisively
Translate contractual requirements into an executable program baseline
Ensure customer expectations remain aligned with technical and schedule reality
Own day-to-day contract administration for assigned programs, in partnership with Legal and Finance
Track contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
Lead assessment and negotiation of scope changes, contract modifications, and schedule impacts
Ensure execution remains compliant with contract terms and data rights requirements
Support invoicing milestones, deliverable acceptance, and customer reporting
Lead customer program reviews, readiness reviews, and delivery checkpoints
Ensure clear documentation of decisions, changes, and customer direction
Act as Loft’s execution authority in customer-facing forums
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, or complex technical programs
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end program delivery
Deep experience building and executing Integrated Master Schedules
Strong understanding of spacecraft development lifecycles
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams under ambiguity
Preferred
Experience with multi-program ownership or portfolios
Familiarity with DCMA-style schedule health principles
Experience interfacing with government or institutional customers
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
Company
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$326.2MKey Investors
AXIAL Partners,Tikehau CapitalBlackRockFoundation Capital
2025-09-01Debt Financing
2025-01-14Series C· $170M
2024-09-20Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Pierre-Damien Vaujour
Co-Founder & CEO
Alex Greenberg
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
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