Technical Program Manager (Space Systems)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Space Systems): Leading execution of critical internal programs across flight software, avionics, and mission operations with an accent on system integration and mission readiness. Focus on de-risking on-orbit operations, managing vendor execution for edge compute, and driving validation through HIL environments.

Location: Westminster, CO. Hybrid: Must be based in the US (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Salary: $107,000 - $179,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate and shape spatial data.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end execution of technical programs spanning flight software, avionics, and mission operations readiness.
• Drive program planning, scheduling, and tracking to meet technical, resource, and cost commitments.
• Coordinate across systems engineering, hardware, and software teams to align scope, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Oversee flight software initiatives, edge compute capabilities, and vendor execution for onboard processing systems.
• Plan and execute readiness for LEOP and commissioning, including ground system validation and CONOPS.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation for on-orbit operations using flatsat and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in technical program management or systems engineering within aerospace or complex systems.
• Proven experience with flight software, avionics systems, and spacecraft development.
• Hands-on experience with Flatsat, HIL testing, or similar integration and test environments.
• Strong communication skills to operate across technical and programmatic stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience supporting spacecraft through launch, LEOP, and commissioning.
• Background in mission operations or mission control systems.
• Experience with onboard computing or edge processing architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to influence next-generation space constellations and work with top-tier industry partners.
• Culture of strong collaboration, shared ownership, and disciplined engineering.
• Robust 401(k) with company match.
• Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance.
• Mental health resources and incentive-based bonuses based on contribution and performance.