Senior Space Systems Technical Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Space Systems Product Manager to oversee the design, procurement, development, and testing lifecycle of satellite Command & Data Handling (C&DH) and Electrical Power subsystems. This role involves working across various departments such as engineering, production, procurement, and supplier organizations to optimize cost, schedule, performance, and risk, supporting satellite development programs from concept through vehicle integration readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage full design, buy, build, and test lifecycle for C&DH and Electrical Power subsystems.
• Develop and manage integrated program schedules.
• Capture and track engineering decisions, action items, and program milestones.
• Support supplier management, risk mitigation, and schedule execution.
• Lead technical communications with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support major design reviews, including PDR, CDR, Test Readiness Reviews, and production milestones.
• Affirm and validate engineering changes with suppliers.
• Support qualification and component testing programs.
• Manage subsystem testing schedules and risk reduction activities.
• Support site testing and development of test procedures and training materials.

Essential Skills

• Systems engineering and satellite hardware development experience.
• Proficiency in risk management and advanced Microsoft Project skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of project management or related experience.
• Experience developing complex hardware/software integrated systems.
• Vendor management experience for computer board development or Command & Data Handling systems.
• Experience working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Proficiency in JIRA.
• Experience in budget management and resource planning, vendor management, schedule management, C&DH, and product lifecycle management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Customer-facing presentation skills.
• Laboratory and testing experience.
• Spacecraft or satellite subsystem experience (strongly implied by role scope).

Work Environment

The work environment includes the South Lake Union office and Tukwila office/lab/manufacturing site, with the ability to travel up to 25% between sites. This role offers exposure to advanced technologies at the intersection of spacecraft engineering, embedded systems, hardware development, analytics, and space operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $72.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.