Senior Program Manager – Spacecraft

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable Sr. Program Manager to lead execution of a major commercial spaceflight program and support the continued growth of our spacecraft product line.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of one or more spacecraft or space systems programs from concept through delivery, launch and operations support.
• Own program execution against technical, schedule, cost, and contractual commitments.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS), execution plans, and program reporting.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, mission operations, and quality.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, schedule, supplier, and execution risks.
• Lead customer engagement activities including technical interchange meetings, reviews, action tracking, and status reporting.
• Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, and delivery milestones.
• Carefully coordinate closely with Chief Engineers, Product Owners, and functional leaders to ensure alignment between technical execution and program commitments.
• Establish and maintain strong program management discipline, processes, metrics, and reporting structures.
• Support proposal development, program planning, staffing forecasts, and execution strategy for future programs.
• Help scale and mature the broader program organization as the company grows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, or other complex hardware program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft, aerospace vehicle, or advanced hardware development lifecycles.
• Experience working directly with government and/or commercial aerospace customers.
• Strong understanding of program execution fundamentals including schedule management, risk management, configuration management, and systems integration.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Able to balance technical rigor with execution urgency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human spaceflight, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or space infrastructure programs.
• Experience supporting NASA or DoD programs.
• Experience scaling program organizations or leading multiple programs simultaneously.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, integration & test, and production operations.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and ERP/MRP systems.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring structure without bureaucracy, drive execution without losing technical depth, and help align engineering, manufacturing, and operations around successful delivery. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical levels — able to engage with customers and executives while also diving into schedules, risks, suppliers, technical trades, and day-to-day execution issues when required.

Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About Gravitics

At Gravitics, we're not exploring space - we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.