Opterus

Opterus

Engineering Program Manager II/III

Loveland, CO · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$135kDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementLead GenerationSupply ChainSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignManual TestingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • About Opterus Opterus Research & Development is an innovative aerospace company based in Loveland, Colorado, specializing in deployable space structures and high-strain composite systems. We combine cutting-edge composite materials, origami-inspired architectures, and elegant engineering to deliver lightweight, high-performance structural systems for
  • commercial, defense, and scientific missions. Position Overview The Engineering Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of spacecraft hardware for a NASA flight program. You will be responsible for guiding program planning, schedules, budgets, technical maturity, risk management, and customer communication while also providing

Responsibilities

  • Program Leadership & Execution Lead end‑to‑end execution of a novel flight hardware program, including planning, schedule development, cost tracking, and risk management.
  • Drive milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) and ensure both technical and programmatic readiness.
  • Lead requirements definition and management activities: translate mission needs into traceable system and hardware requirements and oversee development of verification plans and artifacts.
  • Provide oversight for the design, analysis, prototyping, qualification, and acceptance of space‑qualified mechanisms and structural systems.
  • Support system‑level assessments, performance evaluations, and integration with spacecraft bus components.
  • Review and approve engineering documentation, design analyses, test procedures, and test reports.
  • Support integration and test activities for flight hardware, including functional testing, deployment testing, and environmental qualifications consistent with NASA requirements.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with deployable structures, mechanisms, composite structures, or precision aerospace hardware.
  • Knowledge of spaceflight qualification processes (NASA, DoD, or commercial).

Nice to have

  • About Opterus Opterus Research & Development is an innovative aerospace company based in Loveland, Colorado, specializing in deployable space structures and high-strain composite systems.
  • You will be responsible for guiding program planning, schedules, budgets, technical maturity, risk management, and customer communication while also providing hands-on technical leadership at key decision points.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional engineering teams (mechanical, structures, manufacturing, systems, test).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with NASA and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.

Compensation

  • $110,000-$135,000/per year
  • $130,000-$160,000/per year
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