Senior Satellite Program Manager

Golden, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 150000 - 190000

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for a Senior Satellite Program Manager to join our team in Golden this role youll take ownership of end-to-end LEO satellite missions - managing everything from contract signature through launch and early operations. Youll serve as the connection point between our internal teams suppliers and customers helping Loft deliver high-quality space missions on schedule and on budget.

You Will:

Own full mission execution from kickoff through launch.
Act as the primary point of contact for mission customers launch providers and key suppliers.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering systems integration and operations teams to drive mission success.
Define and manage mission requirements interfaces deliverables and programmatic milestones.
Lead mission schedule development risk tracking and cost management.
Drive alignment and accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with launch vehicle providers on mission integration and launch campaign execution.
Represent Loft in customer meetings milestone reviews and supplier engagements.
Report into the VP of Satellite Program Management with regular interaction with executive leadership.

This is a high-visibility customer-facing role that sits at the center of Lofts most critical space missions. It is primarily on-site in our Golden CO office requiring at least 3 full days per week in person. Occasional travel is expected for launch campaigns customer visits or collaboration with other Loft offices.

Must Haves:

5 years of experience managing complex aerospace or satellite programs.
Proven success leading small low earth orbit satellite missions from concept through delivery.
Strong technical background in satellite subsystems and systems-level integration.
Experience with satellite AIT (assembly integration & test) campaigns.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced development-heavy environment with shifting priorities.
Demonstrated customer-facing experience
Excellent program management skills: scheduling risk tracking vendor coordination and cross-functional communication.

Nice to Haves:

Experience working with U.S. government or DoD space programs.
Familiarity with satellite bus procurement and interface definition.
Experience leading launch vehicle integration and launch campaigns.
Knowledge of space mission assurance or regulatory compliance processes.
Exposure to agile hardware or new space development methodologies.
Hands-on systems engineering or technical background in aerospace systems.

$150000 - $190000 a year

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $150000- $190000 per year. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What wecantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity in-orbit demonstrations national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Required Experience:

Manager

Were looking for a Senior Satellite Program Manager to join our team in Golden this role youll take ownership of end-to-end LEO satellite missions - managing everything from contract signature through launch and early operations. Youll serve as the connection point between our internal teams suppli...