Senior Technical Project Manager (Payload Engineering)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Project Manager (Payload Engineering): Drive RF and communications engineering development across satellite payload projects with an accent on cross-discipline challenge resolution, integrated scheduling, and risk management. Focus on managing complex engineering projects, ensuring schedule adherence, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Onsite in San Francisco, United States

Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing secure networks to enterprises, governments, and the US military from its headquarters in Northern California.

What you will do

• Identify and solve cross-discipline challenges in payload engineering projects
• Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for payload units and subsystems
• Track and document project progress and risks
• Serve as liaison between engineering teams and stakeholders including supply chain, software, and operations
• Drive risk and opportunity management and ensure projects complete on schedule
• Collaborate with Program Management team to implement best practices

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as per U.S. Government regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or similar
• More than 3 years in project management and engineering roles
• Strong communication and detail orientation
• Engineering experience in circuit design, electromagnetics, and signal processing
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with creative problem solving

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation includes base salary, equity, and robust benefits
• Company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible PTO and 401(K) retirement plan
• Free on-site catered meals