Technical Program Manager, Hardware

Wanna join the adventure?
Loft Orbital’s mission is to to simplify access to space, streamlining the process to develop and deploy mission tasking to our space infrastructure.
Join our team as a Technical Program Manager in our hardware org, working across our product engineering org here at Loft. In this role, you'll contribute directly by supporting our team in their planning and execution, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions on time. Help "pave the road" by developing lightweight and intuitive processes that can further drive team efficiencies. You will work closely with our TPM group across Loft to help guide how teams work effectively and efficiently together.
Your ideas will help shape how we grow and operate, and this is your chance to make a real impact with a team that's redefining space operations. If you're excited about driving change and contributing to groundbreaking projects, we want you on our team!

About this Role:

• Lead cross-functional hardware teams across program and mission development, attending key meetings and activities. Monitor progress and communicate changes in priorities, schedules, risks, and dependencies.
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Develop and manage project timelines, including milestones and deliverables, for hardware development projects. Coordinate technical requirements, resources, and scheduling across engineering, testing, and production teams to ensure smooth project flow.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines, including Ground systems, software teams, systems engineering, and suppliers.
• Act as the point of contact between engineering teams and other departments, such as product management, operations, and business development.
• Risk Management and Mitigation
• Identify technical and project risks, including those (related to signal integrity, RF interference, and space environment constraints).
• Develop mitigation strategies and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.
• Budget and Resource Management
• Work with finance and engineering leads to develop budgets that align with project scope and requirements.
• Ensure the availability of technical resources, including specialized equipment, testing tools, and team support, while staying within budget constraints.
• Support team leads in creating standards, best practices, and streamlined processes for feature development and delivery.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and engage in long-term planning.

Must Haves:

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• 5+ years end-to-end, product development-focused engineering experience on space applications
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and SDLC standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in data visualization.
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of influencing others without formal authority.

Nice to Haves:

• Proficient with Jira Global Configuration or familiar with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management).
• Experience in Product Management.
• Previous experience working with an international team across time zones.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

 *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple. 
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
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