Program Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Westminster, Colorado, United States; on-site. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations under space technology export regulations.

Salary: $113,000–$136,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.

What you will do

• Lead program performance and day-to-day execution for major system components or component production programs.
• Coordinate concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration, testing, and delivery across multiple program milestones.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program management reviews, bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews.
• Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance requirements, risks, resources, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Establish integrated master plans, resource-loaded schedules, and work breakdown structures; track performance and generate revised estimates and estimates to completion.
• Support consistent program management processes and practices across the Space Payloads portfolio.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of industry experience spanning systems or design engineering and program or project roles.
• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering, or a related engineering field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with RF, communications, or satellite systems and a thorough understanding of aerospace and space-system lifecycles.
• Experience managing cross-functional and decentralized teams, multi-project interdependencies, government customers, and technology integration.
• Experience with CAM, risk management, EVMS, risk-based assessment, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.

Nice to have

• Experience with NASA customers, including GRC, JSC, or MSFC.
• Experience with the DoD Acquisition Process, Return-To-Green activities, or NRE development programs.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, collaborative, cross-functional, and autonomous work environment.
• Fast-paced startup environment with opportunities to work across the organization.
• Full-time employment with company stock options.
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement benefits.