Technical Program Director

Job overview

The Technical Program Director role is onsite at Space Kinetic’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required, up to approximately 20% of the year. Compensation is $170,000–$210,000 per year. Space Kinetic is developing a new architecture for space operations.

What you'll do

• Lead aerospace engineering and hardware program planning and execution
• maintain schedules, milestones, action trackers, deliverables, and reporting
• coordinate engineering, manufacturing, software, supply chain, leadership, and external stakeholders
• track scope, costs, dependencies, procurement, and critical-path activities
• identify and resolve risks
• support technical reviews, test readiness, integration planning, and production readiness
• manage customer updates, documentation, contract deliverables, and configuration control.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical program director

el segundo ca

onsite

aerospace

hardware development

program management

engineering

production readiness

supply chain

technical reviews

domestic travel

$170k–$210k

space kinetic

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity-based compensation
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• paid time off
• paid holidays and winter break
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• performance-based bonus opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks 7+ years of project management experience supporting aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or hardware development programs, with aerospace industry experience. ITAR-related eligibility requirements are stated.

About the employer

Space Kinetic is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.