Technical Program Manager
Momentus Space LLC · San Jose, CA, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 180,000 – 215,000 a year
Posted Sep 19, 2026
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OUR COMPANY
As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.
OUR PEOPLE
Daring problems require daring solutions. We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to support our Spacecraft Programs and will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on the balance between program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for execution of spacecraft programs that cover the entire program lifecycle – proposal development, kickoff, development, test, build and launch
Lead analysis of contractual requirements, prepare cost and time estimates, and identify associated risks & opportunities during business development and major program phases.
Manage Program Master Schedule for the spacecraft program that span kick off through Launch Mission Operations
Manage Program Master Budgets and Risks, Issues and Opportunities
The ability to manage cost, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements to ensure performance in support of the contract milestones of the system technical requirements
Identifies when issues need to be escalated and alert appropriate staff within the organization and programs
Ability to use proposal plans and strategies to implement executable, cohesive program plans
Experience identifying issues, tracking progress, and following through with effective corrective actions plan
Experience managing programs using program schedules, earned value, risks, slack time, and critical path
Ability to quickly assess a situation and make sound, proactive decisions
Plan for resource allocation needs and work with Department Managers for staffing
Oversee execution and burndown of Program Risks
Continuous process improvement within the program management organization
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