Senior Manager, Production - Satellites and Spacecraft Systems (Aerospace)

Location: Englewood, Colorado, United States. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary: $151,141–$207,841 base compensation annually.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and defense technology company developing satellites, spacecraft, mission systems, and components for civil, national security, and space exploration missions.

What you will do

• Translate functional strategies into operational plans, objectives, and initiatives for a new satellite manufacturing facility.
• Lead production across two or more disciplines or departments, supervising managers and individual contributors.
• Establish and scale manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test operations for satellite and spacecraft components.
• Manage area budgets and execute production plans in line with financial goals and priorities.
• Drive complex cross-functional projects, organizational change, and continuous operational improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership and customers on sensitive, complex, and cross-functional matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience, including a significant portion in management or leadership, with a record of managing large teams and complex projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Ability to translate functional plans into operational plans and execute operational initiatives.
• Experience supporting organizational change and holding others accountable to company values.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience producing satellites and spacecraft components.
• Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making experience.
• Familiarity with advanced project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience engaging executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Theory of Constraints manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of assembly, integration, and test practices.
• Background in aerospace and defense, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on space-based technology, national security, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Professional development support and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring process

• The role remains posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
• Unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms are not accepted.