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Technical Program Director

Space Kinetic
Location
El Segundo, California
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of project management experience supporting aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or hardware development programs
  • Understanding of engineering development, hardware integration, test planning, and production readiness
  • Experience managing technical schedules and cross-functional program execution
  • Ability to identify technical dependencies, schedule risks, and execution constraints
  • Experience supporting technical reviews, program reporting, and milestone-driven execution
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting prototype, flight hardware, or aerospace product development
  • Familiarity with test readiness reviews, integration planning, and engineering release processes
  • Understanding of software integration within broader system architectures
  • Experience with customer-funded, contract-based, or defense development programs
  • PMP certification or equivalent program management training
What the job really is

The Technical Program Director at Space Kinetic will lead aerospace hardware programs from planning through production readiness, coordinating efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. This role involves maintaining schedules, tracking risks, and managing customer updates while driving technical execution aligned with program requirements. The position demands a high level of commitment and urgency due to the innovative nature of the technology being developed.

Benefits
  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
  • Highly Competitive PTO
  • Paid company holidays + winter break
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range of $170,000 to $210,000 is mentioned
  • Position requires onsite presence in El Segundo, CA with potential domestic travel up to 20%
  • Role demands a high level of commitment and urgency, not suitable for those seeking a traditional work schedule
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