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Senior Program Manager

Quantum Space

<p> </p> <p>Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who We're Looking For</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a Senior Program Manager who has put hardware in orbit and is ready to do it again, faster and leaner.  </span><span data-contrast="auto">This role is for a senior technologist-turned-program-manager: someone with deep roots in systems engineering, spacecraft I&T, or instrument development who has grown into full technical, cost, and schedule ownership of a space mission. You've led programs through early architectures and trades, major development reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and flight. You know how to lead cross-functional teams of 30 to 200+ people, engage credibly in technical reviews, and make hard trade-offs under real constraints.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <hr> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Where You'll Make an Impact</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own full technical, cost, and schedule accountability for spacecraft and subsystem development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead cross-functional delivery across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and test from early development through launch and commissioning</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain integrated program plans, IMS, milestones, and delivery commitments to internal stakeholders and external customers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints — and drive mitigation to closure, not just documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own customer engagements, milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and internal program reporting</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bring execution discipline and mission assurance rigor to a fast-paced, rapidly evolving commercial environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to proposal development and business capture as the company scales its program portfolio</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <hr> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What It Takes</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, or a closely related technical discipline</span><span data-ccp-props=&

Role

Role
Management
Workplace
Onsite

Location

City
Rockville
State
CA

Company

Company
Quantum Space
Industry sector
aerospace_defense

Source

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Posted
2026-07-23
Posted
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