Technical Program Manager

Space Kinetic

El Segundo, CA, US
Base: $130,000 - $180,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
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5+ years project management experience
Aerospace industry experience required
Hardware development lifecycle knowledge
** Space Kinetic, a venture-backed startup focused on national security priorities in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and coordinate technical projects related to aerospace hardware development. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background, project management experience in aerospace, and excellent communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • Space Kinetic is a venture-backed startup developing asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense using proprietary electromechanical deployment systems.
  • The Technical Program Manager will lead planning and execution of aerospace engineering projects while coordinating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
  • The role offers equity-based compensation, competitive PTO, comprehensive medical coverage, and a unique performance-based bonus structure.

Matching Summary

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** Space Kinetic, a venture-backed startup focused on national security priorities in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and coordinate technical projects related to aerospace hardware development. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background, project management experience in aerospace, and excellent communication skills. **

Salary

Base: $130,000 - $180,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity-Based Compensation and Performance-Based Bonus Structure; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, High PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years project management experience
  • Aerospace industry experience required
  • Hardware development lifecycle knowledge
  • Cross-functional engineering coordination
  • Configuration management principles

Nice-to-have

  • Prototype or flight hardware experience
  • Customer-funded program support
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Software integration understanding
  • Defense-related development efforts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • US citizenship or eligible work authorization per ITAR
  • Experience managing technical schedules and milestones
  • Ability to identify technical dependencies and risks

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for authorizations

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