Principal Spacecraft Technical Program Manager

Location: Albuquerque, NM

‍Position Type: Full-time

About Us

BlackVe, Inc is a dynamic and innovative national security-focused space company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence for our exceptional customers.

Job Description

As a Spacecraft Technical Program Manager at BlackVe, Inc, you will play a key role in delivering our flagship space missions to our customers. You will be a critical member of the Spacecraft Programs team as the person responsible for end-to-end execution and delivery of a national security space mission. This includes leading a diverse engineering, software, integration, finance, contracting, and security team to design, build, launch and operate a space system that satisfies customer goals.

If you would like to be responsible for the delivery of a spacecraft system and enjoy working on a Team to discover solutions to highly complex technical, schedule, and resource problems, you will find work at BlackVe exciting and challenging. As a principal member of the Spacecraft Programs Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that will shape the future of national security space.

You will be required to lead and motivate a small and agile team to deliver a complex system within strong budget, schedule, and customer pressures. You will be part of building a culture in our Spacecraft Programs Team that that rewards experienced application of proven approaches and risk management techniques to enable mission success. A collaborative, selfless, and firm leadership style is essential. Personal ownership and accountability within the Spacecraft Programs Team is aligned with the necessary responsibilities to be successful within the company.

Essential Job Functions

Establish close working relationship with U.S Government and commercial customers to understand needs, close deals, secure revenue, and deliver on program promises and deliverables
Coordinate closely with Lead Systems Engineer to create work plans, establish program risk posture, and ensure technical execution is in alignment with program goals
Oversee technical reviews, design trades, and non-compliance issue adjudications in coordination with the Lead Systems Engineer.
Develop comprehensive program execution strategies including a budget baseline and integrated master schedule baseline for all segments of the space mission: ground, launch, space, and operations
Execute the program within approved budget and schedule baselines
Lead, manage, and hold the program technical leads accountable for program execution: mechanical, electrical, guidance and navigation, mission operations, and assembly integration and test.
Coordinate with software technical lead to ensure ground, flight, and mission software team is executing in alignment with program goals
Work closely with internal support staff to ensure program satisfies all relevant legal and compliance policies and standards: administration, facilities, contracting, finance, accounting, legal, security, and cybersecurity
Develop and deliver reporting and decision briefings for BlackVe senior leadership including program baseline approvals, program management reviews, and milestone gate reviews
Author, organize, and deliver written reports, presentations, and formal deliverables for the customer
Develop and deliver formal and informal proposals and white papers to customers as needed to expand program scope

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field with 15 years experience as a spacecraft technical program manager - OR - spacecraft systems engineer with some program management experience
Proven experience engineering or managing ground, launch, space, and operations segments of a major spacecraft system
Proven success leading, managing, and holding multi-disciplinary spacecraft teams accountable to delivering results
Strong proficiency in developing and managing program schedules, budgets, and acquisition strategies
Exceptional ability to bring focus, order, organization, and clear direction to complex projects, dynamic situations, and diverse personalities.
Exceptional ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing and verbally with all skill levels and government customers
Hold current or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance

Desired Qualifications

Hands on engineering experience with National Security Space Systems
Experience successfully managing technical space programs for the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community including a working knowledge of U.S. government contracting
Experience with control of sensitive and confidential information as required by company standards
Proficiency in using Microsoft Project

Location and Travel Requirements

This position is based in Albuquerque, NM with occasional travel to other company locations and partner facilities.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation to meet the most pressing needs of our national security customers.
Small, dynamic, high performing team in a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching, stock options.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(A)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to hiring@blackve.us.