PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - SR. PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Space Electronics

About the Company

We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft computing, avionics, and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications.

About the Role

Lead execution of mid- to large-scale space electronics programs from concept through integration-ready, flight-worthy systems, delivering predictable cost, schedule, and technical performance. Work on the full lifecycle design for related flight electronics in high reliability systems for space applications. Define requirements, write specifications, perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware. Lead and work with a team of engineers and technicians. Provide technical and program leadership for cutting-edge space electronics ensuring technical rigor, readiness, and seamless system performance and integration. Drive business development and strategic planning for space electronics in commercial, civil government, DoD, and international markets, shaping mission concepts and converting opportunities into funded programs. Manage program resources, capital equipment, budgets, and governance processes (scope, IMS, risk, EV, policies) to support growth, execution excellence, and strong long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct cross-functional teams to design, assemble, integrate, test, and deliver space electronics systems.
• Resolve technical and schedule issues to keep programs on baseline and delivery/integration-ready.
• Conduct formal program control and reporting (IMS health, cost/EVM/burn, forecasts), preparing executive- and customer-ready status briefings, variance analyses, and recovery plans.
• Lead customer engagement and business development cadence—requirements refinement, opportunity shaping, proposals and cost estimates, capture plans, and technical presentations—to win and grow spacecraft programs.
• Oversee team performance and development, including tasking, accountability, resourcing, and mentoring staff in space electronics engineering processes, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering field with directly related experience.
• 10+ years demonstrated capability to successfully promote and lead technical space programs and projects of significant scope and complexity, typically involving multiple sections or divisions, several clients, and multidisciplinary teams, while meeting/exceeding cost and schedule.
• 10+ years proven success in building and sustaining technical or research program areas, including developing new strategic areas of interest with clear potential for future growth and multi-year funding, and a strong record of establishing, maintaining, and expanding client relationships.
• 10+ years outstanding organizational, management, technical, and interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal and written communication and a track record of effectively leading others, administering to their technical and professional development needs.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas or Austin, Texas