Gravitics

Senior Program Manager – Spacecraft

Greater Marysville Washington Area · Senior

Work authorization required$130k-$160kDetected 69 days ago

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About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving delivery across engineering, manufacturing, integration & test, launch, supply chain, quality, and customer engagement in a fast-moving aerospace environment.
The successful candidate will operate at the center of the business, balancing technical execution, schedule, cost, risk, and customer management to ensure successful program delivery.

Lead execution of one or more spacecraft or space systems programs from concept through delivery, launch and operations support.
Own program execution against technical, schedule, cost, and contractual commitments.
Develop and maintainintegrated master schedules (IMS), execution plans, and program reporting.
Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, mission operations, and quality.
Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, schedule, supplier, and execution risks.
Lead customer engagement activities including technical interchange meetings, reviews, action tracking, and status reporting.
Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, and delivery milestones.
Support proposal development, program planning, staffing forecasts, and execution strategy for future programs.
At Gravitics, we're not exploring space - we're building it.
We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
5+ years of aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, or other complex hardware program management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
Strong understanding of spacecraft, aerospace vehicle, or advanced hardware development lifecycles.
Strong understanding of program execution fundamentals including schedule management, risk management, configuration management, and systems integration.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment.
Ability to balance technical rigor with execution urgency.

Experience with human spaceflight, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or space infrastructure programs.
Experience supporting NASA or DoD programs.
Experience scaling program organizations or leading multiple programs simultaneously.
Familiarity with manufacturing, integration & test, and production operations.
PMP certification or equivalent experience.
Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and ERP/MRP systems.
About Compliance
Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

$130,000 - $160,000 USD
Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience.
Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers.
If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you.

Over time, this role is expected to grow into broader organizational leadership, with the opportunity to help shape and lead the company's overall program management function.
We are seeking a highly capable Sr.

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