Program Manager
Job in
North Logan, Cache County, Utah, USA
Listing for:
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 116000 - 175000 USD Yearly
USD
116000.00
175000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Overview
The Civil & Commercial Space Division at Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip major Government and commercial missions with calibrated state-of-the-art sensors and satellites. We also provide world-class AI&T technologies and mission management. Our projects include challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, and astrophysics. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in space and contributes to monumental scientific discoveries.
SDL’s Civil and Commercial Space Division is seeking applicants for project managers with backgrounds in managing and developing complex optomechanical spacecraft instrument systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day program needs for space satellite and/or sensor systems as well as rolling up their sleeves and mixing it up with the technical team. The program manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing space system development with an emphasis in optical/camera systems. Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. You will lead a group of several dozen engineers and support staff to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to Government and Commercial customers. A technical background along with extensive program management experience with schedules and budgets is required.
Key Responsibilities Understands and addresses customer needs and issues, usually by direct interfaceDevelops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teamsPursues new business development opportunitiesLeads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solutionEnsures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlinesDefines “done” and keeps the team focused on the missionCoordinates with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contractAssembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contractIdentifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates risksTrades issues of scope, approach, cost, and scheduleDelivers the contracted resultRequired Qualifications
5+ years of technical program experienceMasters in a degree field that is applicable to engineering systems, or a bachelor’s degree with an additional 5 years of experienceAbility to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisionsExperience managing complex space system (electrical, mechanical, optical) development with loosely defined requirementsDemonstrated supervisory experienceAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partnersProficiency in task managementAbility to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team membersExperience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlinesAbility to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team successStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret ClearanceMust be able to travelPreferred Qualifications
Technical engineering or science degreePMP or other management credentialExperience with EVMSExperience with DoD or NASA technical programs, including working with NASA mission principal investigatorsDemonstrated success managing high tempo projectsSalary
- $116,000 - $175,000
- Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience
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