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Space Dynamics Laboratory

Program Manager - Space Mission Systems

Space Dynamics Laboratory, North Logan, Utah, United States,


Job ID: 20348A

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking applicants for a program manager with background in managing and developing complex aerospace systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day program needs for space satellite and/or sensor systems as well as rolling up their sleeves and mixing it up with the technical team. The program manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience managing space system development. Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. You will lead a group of several dozen engineers and support staff to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to Government customers. A technical background along with extensive program management experience with schedules and budgets is required.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

Flexible work schedules that fit your style; every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours

Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event

Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes

High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance

A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required

Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements

A highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet

We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with high job satisfaction

Relocation assistance available for most positions

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and address customer needs and issues, usually by direct interface

Develop and nourish a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teams

Lead complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solution

Ensure the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlines

Coordinate with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contract

Assembling and directing corporate resources toward execution of the contract

Identifying, tracking, avoiding, and mitigating risks

Trading issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule

Delivering the contracted result

Required Qualifications

Five or more years in program or project management in the space and satellite industry

Proven technical and business background in end-to-end space missions (spacecraft bus, payload, and ground operations)

Ability to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members

Experience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlines

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success

Demonstrated success completing program/project lifecycle (proposing, executing, delivering, and closing) in the space domain

Proven experience leading teams of 20+ people

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Strong background in systems engineering

Use of EVMS for program planning and execution

Program management certification (PMP, or similar)

Active Top Secret Clearance (or equivalent) or higher

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

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