# Program Manager

Hiring organization: [Terran Orbital](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/terran-orbital)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/85b01d9a-350d-49f8-8b18-6487d2d4b293

Listed on Terran Orbital's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Salary: 140000 – 175000 USD per year

## Summary

This role manages end-to-end execution of satellite contracts for a defense contractor, owning customer relationships, internal coordination, and delivery of complex space systems on schedule and budget. It suits experienced program managers from aerospace or defense who can integrate engineering, manufacturing, and procurement across large government and commercial projects.

_Our summary, not Terran Orbital's wording._

## Skills named

Proposal Development, Risk Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in aerospace, defense, or complex technical programs
- Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, and time & material contracts
- Ability to develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules and cost baselines
- Knowledge of DoD or similar government contracting
- Post-award program execution experience with responsibility for cost, schedule, and margin
- Resource-loaded planning and BOE development skills
- Cross-functional leadership without direct authority
- Executive-level communication and gate review preparation
- Strong analytical and risk management skills
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD security clearance

## Nice to have

- Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- Experience leading or supporting proposal execution activities
- Concept-to-launch satellite mission experience
- Experience with cost and budget-constrained programs
- Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
- Familiarity with non-traditional aerospace environments
- Understanding of satellites, space sensors, and ground systems

Apply on Terran Orbital's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/terranorbitalcorporation/jobs/4342668009