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Technical Program Manager, Space Systems

Maxar Technologies

Westminster, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$107,000–$179,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Avionics, Calendar Management, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Concurrency, Concurrent Programming Language Family, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Ground System Design/Development, Incentive Programs, Integration Testing, Laser Communications, Machine Tool, Operations Control, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Development, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Westminster, CO
POSTED
3 days ago

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Space Systems, to lead execution of critical internal programs across our Space Systems portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of flight software, avionics, and mission operations, ensuring technical efforts are integrated, de-risked, and aligned to mission readiness. This position will be located in the Westminster, CO office and has the ability to work from home two days a week and on-site three days per week.

The TPM will drive coordination across Space Systems, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver robust, flight-ready capabilities-from software development through launch, early orbit operations (LEOP), commissioning, and across the vehicle mission life. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong technical depth, program execution discipline, and the ability to navigate across hardware, software, and mission operations domains in a performance-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end execution of internal technical programs spanning flight software, avionics, and mission operations readiness
  • Drive program planning, scheduling, and tracking, ensuring delivery against technical, resource, cost, and schedule commitments
  • Coordinate across systems engineering, hardware, and software teams to ensure alignment on scope, interfaces, dependencies, and deliverables
  • Partner with TPMs and systems engineers to maintain cohesion and visibility across multiple concurrent programs
  • Lead internal flight software initiatives, including optimization, performance tuning, resiliency improvements, and system hardening
  • Oversee development of edge compute capabilities and manage vendor execution for onboard processing systems
  • Ensure alignment between avionics architecture and flight software to support mission and performance objectives
  • Drive planning and execution readiness for LEOP and commissioning, including timelines, dependencies, and operational constraints
  • Partner with operational readiness teams to develop and validate ground system readiness for new constellations (procedures, tooling, and workflows)
  • Ensure cross-team alignment on concepts of operations (CONOPS) and contingency response strategies
  • Lead risk identification and mitigation across programs, with a focus on de-risking on-orbit operations
  • Drive development and utilization of flatsat and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments for integration and validation
  • Partner with systems engineering to define, track, and execute verification and validation strategies to ensure system reliability prior to launch
Minimum Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field
  • 5 - 10+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or related roles in aerospace or complex systems.
  • Experience working with flight software, avionics systems, and spacecraft development
  • Strong understanding of system integration, interface control, and cross-disciplinary engineering coordination
  • Demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-team technical programs from development through operations
  • Experience with Flatsat, HIL testing, or similar integration and test environments
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to operate across technical and programmatic stakeholders


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting spacecraft through launch, LEOP, and commissioning
  • Background in mission operations or mission control systems
  • Experience with onboard computing or edge processing architectures
  • Active TS/SCI clearance


Why Join Us

You'll join a team responsible for defining the mission, satellite, and payload architecture behind next-generation space constellations. This role offers direct exposure to complex, integrated systems including spacecraft platforms, optical payloads, laser communications, and advanced onboard processing.

We work closely with top-tier industry partners, providing the opportunity to influence and oversee high-impact programs across the full system.

Our team is composed of highly experienced engineers and leaders who understand how to deliver. We operate with a deliberate balance of lean execution and disciplined engineering, enabling us to move quickly while maintaining the rigor required for mission success.

Just as important, we've built a culture of strong collaboration, shared ownership, and camaraderie-with a clear sense of purpose behind the systems we deliver.

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Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $107,000.00 - $179,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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