Technical Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $130,000 - $170,000

Are you passionate

about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving a positive impact here on Earth. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to help us create the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.

In this role, you will lead technical projects, manage customer and partner interactions, streamline development processes, and ensure successful execution of multiple engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and eager to contribute to the overall success of the company and the realization of our mission to enable a sustainable human presence in space.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead engineering for the ground-up development of orbital or surface spacecraft
• Manage and guide spaceflight hardware development while engaging with various technical discipline leads and subject matter experts on spaceflight robotics programs
• Manage customer relationships including NASA and other government agencies
• Manage key strategic partnerships for program success
• Manage project budget, resources and risks, and ensure timely project delivery
• Lead project execution by developing project proposals, plans and schedules, and establishing project goals and objectives
• Communicate project statuses, issues, reports, and resolutions to important stakeholders, customers and suppliers
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and in compliance with industry standards, regulations, and requirements and manage risk mitigation strategies
• Act as the primary liaison between cross-functional engineering teams, leadership, and external partners

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Experience

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status.) We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.