Program Manager, Commercial (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States; travel up to 30% of the time. The role involves access to ITAR-controlled information and items, so the hired candidate must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Salary: $150,000–$250,000 base per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops high-power satellite platforms for commercial and U.S. government missions ranging from low Earth orbit to deep space.

What you will do

• Lead commercial customer proposal efforts, including opportunity responses, contract scoping, and technical definition.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for resolving issues, negotiating requirements, and coordinating technical and contractual changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional work toward spacecraft vehicle readiness and assess the impact of program changes.
• Develop mission CONOPS and track schedules to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Lead customer reviews and deliverables, presenting technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues.
• Maintain relationships with commercial customers, partners, and stakeholders while communicating program status to executives and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science.
• 5+ years of professional experience in the space industry.
• 8+ years of technical program or project management experience.
• Full project lifecycle experience, preferably involving spacecraft.
• Strong understanding of commercial satellite contracting and business development, with experience negotiating technical deliverables, requirements, and scope.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license to access ITAR-controlled information and items.

Nice to have

• Program Management certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, autonomous, and demanding startup environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-growth Series D-funded space company.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and additional employee perks.
• Equity in the company.