spacekinetic
Technical Program Director
At a Glance
- Location
- El Segundo, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- nd internal equity. Pay Range $150,000 - $255,000 USD The annual base salary fo
- Posted
- 2026-03-25T14:48:07-04:00
Key Requirements
Certifications
- PMP
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Requirements
Strong understanding of engineering development processes, technical schedules, and hardware program execution
Familiarity with hardware development lifecycle, integration activities, and test planning
Understanding of disciplined configuration management principles for hardware and software environments
Experience supporting technical reviews, program reporting, and milestone-driven execution
Experience supporting prototype, flight hardware, or aerospace product development programs
Familiarity with test readiness reviews, integration planning, and engineering release processes
Compensation & Benefits
Equity-Based Compensation
Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR
Responsibilities
to support technical program execution, coordinate cross-functional engineering activities, and help drive aerospace development programs from planning through execution.
is responsible for leading and coordinating technical projects involving aerospace hardware development, engineering execution, manufacturing readiness, and program deliverables.
This role combines technical coordination, project execution discipline, and aerospace program support to help ensure engineering development efforts move efficiently from concept through production readiness.
This position requires engineering understanding sufficient to communicate effectively with technical teams, manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure projects remain aligned with customer requirements, internal milestones, and business objectives.
The Project Manager serves as a central point of coordination between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Lead planning, coordination, and execution of aerospace engineering and hardware development projects