Technical Project Manager – Space Systems & Supply Chain
A fast-growing space technology company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain execution for a cutting-edge spacecraft development program.
This is a highly cross-functional role at the intersection of engineering, procurement, and program execution. You'll be responsible for managing critical supplier relationships, driving procurement strategy, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring hardware, materials, and services are delivered on schedule to support development and flight milestones.
Key Responsibilities
Manage relationships with key spacecraft and hardware suppliers, including contract execution, milestone tracking, deliverable acceptance, and issue resolution
Partner with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into procurement specifications, RFQs, and Statements of Work
Lead negotiations covering pricing, schedules, contractual terms, and supplier performance
Develop and maintain a robust supplier network supporting spacecraft and payload development activities
Establish and manage approved vendor lists and supplier qualification processes
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, audits, and corrective action initiatives
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead components, sole-source suppliers, and regulatory constraints
Support inventory planning and material readiness to align with program schedules
Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable export control and regulatory requirements
Help build and scale procurement processes, systems, and best practices as the organization grows
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in project management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
Experience managing complex supplier relationships and high-value contracts
Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation experience
Familiarity with export control regulations and regulated supply chain environments
Experience using ERP, procurement, or supply chain management systems
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, finance, and program teams
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Experience
Aerospace, space, defense, or other highly regulated hardware industries
Startup or high-growth technology environments
Procurement of electronics, power systems, RF hardware, or advanced engineering components
Building procurement functions, supplier networks, or sourcing processes from the ground up
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent
Experience with cost modeling, supplier strategy, and total cost of ownership analysis
An innovative space technology organisation developing next-generation robotic and autonomous systems for lunar and planetary exploration is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer – Mission Systems Cybersecurity & Compliance. This individual will be responsible for securing mission-critical systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across complex engineering environments, and supporting the development of resilient operational infrastructure. The role combines technical cybersecurity expertise, governance and compliance leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DFARS/FAR, and ITAR requirements.
Translate cybersecurity requirements into system architecture, design, implementation, testing, and verification activities.
Design and maintain security controls for mission and operational systems, including access management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Lead compliance initiatives, audits, and assessments while ensuring audit readiness and timely remediation of findings.
Produce and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and supporting accreditation artefacts.
Support security investigations, forensic analysis, monitoring activities, and remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities and incidents.
Evaluate and implement cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, DLP, monitoring, and compliance management tools.
Collaborate with engineering, IT, and compliance teams to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes.
Develop strategies to improve system resilience, survivability, maintainability, and security throughout the system lifecycle.
Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the organisation.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, or information assurance environments.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST, RMF, ISO standards, DFARS/FAR, and controlled environments.
Experience supporting security compliance audits and accreditation activities.
Understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements management, architecture, design, testing, and verification.
Technical expertise across cloud environments, operating systems, networking, security controls, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Experience developing and maintaining security documentation and compliance artefacts.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Eligibility to work within regulated or government-controlled environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional seeking to play a key role in protecting mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge aerospace and advanced technology environment. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the security, compliance, and resilience of systems supporting pioneering space exploration initiatives while working alongside highly skilled engineering and technical teams.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Deputy to join a pioneering organisation developing next-generation autonomous and mission-critical vehicle systems for a high-profile aerospace programme. This role combines technical leadership, programme coordination, and software project management, acting as the bridge between software engineering teams and programme leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex software systems.
The successful candidate will support the planning, execution, integration, and delivery of software across multiple engineering teams, helping to drive technical excellence, schedule adherence, and programme success within a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage software development schedules, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and execution plans.
Act as the primary liaison between software engineering teams and programme management.
Track, analyse, and report software development metrics, including progress, quality, defects, risks, resourcing, and schedule performance.
Support technical decision-making and strategic direction alongside software leadership.
Ensure software development processes, standards, and best practices are consistently applied across teams.
Coordinate resource allocation and workload balancing across multiple software functions.
Facilitate communication, collaboration, and issue resolution between cross-functional teams.
Support agile planning activities, including sprint planning, release planning, integration events, and programme reviews.
Coordinate software integration and delivery activities with systems engineering, testing, and hardware teams.
Identify, track, and mitigate programme risks, technical dependencies, and schedule impacts.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Significant experience leading or coordinating software development programmes within a complex engineering environment.
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and release.
Proven ability to manage schedules, track progress, identify risks, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams to align priorities and deliver programme objectives.
Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Eligibility to work on projects subject to export control or national security requirements.
Desirable Experience
Experience in software project management, technical leadership, deputy leadership, scrum master, or software team lead roles.
Background within aerospace, defence, robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, vehicle platforms, or other safety-critical environments.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid development methodologies.
Experience using engineering and programme management tools such as Jira, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of software quality assurance, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management.
Experience developing and monitoring software performance metrics and programme reporting.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking engineering programme at the forefront of autonomous and advanced vehicle technologies. The role offers the chance to work with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, influence technical direction, and support the successful delivery of innovative systems that will shape the future of exploration and mobility.
An innovative aerospace organisation developing next-generation planetary exploration and autonomous vehicle technologies is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to join its growing team.
This role focuses on building cloud-native command and control systems that support mission-critical vehicle operations in challenging environments. You will develop scalable backend services, real-time telemetry processing systems, and mission control applications that enable operators to monitor and control advanced robotic platforms.
Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and verification of production software that interfaces with complex hardware systems and supports operational missions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop backend features for mission command and control platforms.
Build and maintain real-time telemetry processing pipelines supporting vehicle and spacecraft operations.
Develop cloud-native applications and deploy production software within AWS environments.
Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
Design, develop, and maintain containerised microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
Develop high-performance backend services using Node.js and C++.
Design and optimise database schemas, APIs, and data storage solutions.
Support the development of operator-facing mission control interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
Collaborate closely with systems, robotics, and operations teams to integrate software with mission hardware.
Develop software in accordance with safety-critical engineering, verification, and quality assurance standards.
Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong commercial experience developing and deploying software to cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Strong programming skills in Node.js and C++.
Experience designing and developing production-grade backend systems and APIs.
Hands-on experience with SQL databases including schema design, optimisation, and performance tuning.
Experience working with object storage solutions such as Amazon S3, MinIO, or equivalent.
Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker.
Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-native development.
Previous experience developing ground software, mission systems, aerospace software, or other complex real-time operational systems.
Desirable
Experience with CCSDS protocols including SPP, AOS, TM/TC, and CFDP.
Experience developing user interfaces using React or similar frontend frameworks.
Knowledge of message broker technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Experience with observability and monitoring platforms including Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, or OpenTelemetry.
Familiarity with real-time data streaming architectures and telemetry systems.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotic and autonomous vehicle programmes that push the boundaries of exploration and advanced mobility. You will join a highly collaborative engineering team where your work will have direct impact on mission success, system performance, and future technology development.
We are supporting a growing aerospace technology company seeking a Business Systems Applications Developer to build, customise and integrate enterprise applications that support engineering, manufacturing and supply chain operations.
This is an opportunity for an experienced ERP-focused developer to play a key role in modernising business systems and supporting the growth of a highly innovative hardware organisation.
Responsibilities
Design, develop and support ERP customisations and integrations
Build scalable business applications using C# and .NET technologies
Develop REST APIs and system integrations across multiple business platforms
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions
Support ERP implementation, enhancement and optimisation projects
Conduct testing, troubleshooting and deployment activities
Produce technical documentation and user guides
Provide ongoing support and training for end users
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
Experience developing and customising ERP solutions
Strong C# and .NET development experience
SQL Server and T-SQL expertise
Experience building REST APIs and system integrations
Knowledge of cloud-based ERP platforms
Strong understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience
Acumatica development experience
ERP implementation projects
Manufacturing, aerospace or supply chain environments
Reporting tools such as Crystal Reports or similar
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to shape enterprise systems within a high-growth technology company
Exposure to complex engineering and manufacturing environments
Significant technical ownership and impact
Competitive compensation, benefits and long-term career growth
We are supporting a rapidly growing aerospace technology organisation seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to lead process improvement and systems transformation initiatives across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in scaling operational processes for complex hardware products in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
Lead process improvement initiatives across multiple business functions
Conduct stakeholder interviews and workflow analysis
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
Analyse data and generate actionable recommendations using SQL and reporting tools
Develop process documentation, business requirements and workflow maps
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams
Support ERP, PLM and business systems enhancements
Drive adoption of new processes, tools and technologies
Deliver training and ongoing support to end users
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and relevant business systems experience
Experience supporting manufacturing, operations or supply chain organisations
Strong process mapping and process improvement capabilities
ERP and PLM experience
SQL and data analysis skills
Understanding of configuration management, quality systems or change management processes
Experience within aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing or other regulated industries preferred
What's on Offer
Significant ownership and visibility within the organisation
Opportunity to influence business-critical processes
Collaborative and highly technical environment
Competitive compensation package and long-term growth opportunities
We are supporting an innovative aerospace technology company that is transforming the way advanced communications systems are developed and manufactured for mission-critical applications.
As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to help optimise the processes, systems and workflows that support engineering, manufacturing and supply chain operations.
This role sits at the intersection of technology and operations, partnering with stakeholders across the business to identify process improvements, implement system enhancements and drive operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to understand workflows and system requirements
Create process maps, documentation and business requirements
Perform data analysis using SQL and other reporting tools
Support ERP and PLM-related process improvements
Identify process gaps and recommend scalable solutions
Assist with system implementation, testing and user training
Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience within business systems, business analysis or process improvement environments
Understanding of manufacturing, operations or supply chain processes
Experience with ERP and/or PLM systems
SQL experience preferred
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working in regulated or high-reliability industries is advantageous
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to support cutting-edge aerospace technology
High-growth environment with significant career progression
Cross-functional exposure across engineering, manufacturing and operations
Harness Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite
About the Role We are seeking a Harness Design Engineer to own the complete lifecycle of electrical harness development for advanced spacecraft programs. This role combines electrical design, systems integration, and hands-on hardware development, supporting missions from initial concept through fabrication, integration, and flight acceptance. The ideal candidate will have experience designing aerospace-grade wiring harnesses and enjoy working closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and integration teams to deliver reliable flight hardware. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the development of next-generation satellite systems operating in demanding space environments.
What You'll Do
Design and develop spacecraft electrical harnesses from requirements definition through fabrication, integration, and acceptance testing
Create and maintain harness design documentation, including wire lists, schematics, connector selections, drawings, and routing diagrams
Author and maintain engineering specifications, manufacturing work instructions, and acceptance test procedures (ATPs)
Support and lead harness fabrication efforts alongside manufacturing and technician teams, providing build support and resolving production discrepancies
Perform and review electrical analyses, including wire sizing, voltage drop calculations, grounding and shielding strategies, and derating assessments
Lead spacecraft harness integration activities, including continuity testing, pull testing, hi-pot testing, and functional verification
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, and failure investigations
Work directly with suppliers and vendors to specify, procure, and qualify harness components such as connectors, wire, backshells, and associated hardware
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
2+ years of experience designing electrical harnesses for aerospace, spacecraft, defense, or other high-reliability systems
Hands-on experience with harness design tools such as OnShape, Altium, or similar platforms
Experience supporting hardware through build, integration, and test phases
Solid understanding of grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC principles for complex electrical systems
Strong technical documentation skills, including specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturing work instructions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting LEO, GEO, or other spacecraft programs
Familiarity with aerospace wiring and connector standards, including MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-W-22759, NASA-STD-8739.4, or similar
Knowledge of NASA, ECSS, or equivalent aerospace workmanship standards
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent harness manufacturing certification
Experience working within AS9100 quality management environments
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems
Why Join Us?
Contribute directly to the development of next-generation spacecraft and satellite systems
Own critical hardware from concept through flight-ready integration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment
Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge spaceflight hardware and mission-critical systems
Play a key role in delivering reliable spacecraft that support Earth observation, communications, science, and exploration mission
Our client is an innovative aerospace startup developing next-generation satellite technologies to support the growing demand for scalable and cost-effective space infrastructure.
Focused on advancing spacecraft performance, reliability, and manufacturability, the company is building cutting-edge hardware solutions that challenge conventional approaches to satellite design. Their engineering team is tackling complex technical problems across spacecraft systems, electronics, and mission-critical hardware.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation where engineers are given significant ownership and the chance to make a direct impact on the future of space technology.
The Role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, layout, and testing of printed circuit boards for advanced spacecraft electronics.
Operating within a highly collaborative startup environment, you will own designs from initial concept through production, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and embedded software engineers to develop robust, flight-ready hardware.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, problem solving, and taking ownership of products throughout the full development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Own PCB design from circuit design and schematic capture through PCB layout, bring-up, and validation testing
Conduct trade studies balancing electrical performance, signal integrity, thermal considerations, manufacturability, cost, and schedule
Collaborate with embedded software engineers during board bring-up, debugging, and hardware-software integration
Support board-level and system-level integration activities, including electronics assembly, rework, and testing
Plan, support, and analyse environmental qualification campaigns, including vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and radiation testing
Contribute to design documentation, technical reviews, and test reporting
Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
1-3 years of professional experience in PCB design and layout using Altium Designer
Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing (DFM), and electronics assembly techniques
Strong interest in hands-on hardware development
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative engineering environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Experience
High-speed digital design
Impedance-controlled routing
Mixed-signal PCB layout
RF circuit design
Communications systems or antenna integration
Environmental testing and qualification of hardware for harsh operating environments
Aerospace, defence, satellite, or other high-reliability hardware experience
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $140,000 – $160,000
Equity package
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Unlimited PTO and sick leave
Generous annual holiday allowance
Relocation assistance available
Work Authorisation
Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States.
Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.
Lead Propulsion Engineer (Methalox Focus) Overview We’re looking for a Head / Lead Propulsion Engineer to own the design, development, and delivery of a liquid rocket propulsion system from early-stage build through to launch. This role combines deep technical ownership with team leadership, operating at system level across the full engine. Key Responsibilities • Own propulsion system architecture and development strategy • Lead design across injector, combustion chamber, and feed systems • Make system-level trade-offs across performance, reliability, and manufacturability • Build and lead a multidisciplinary propulsion team • Drive testing strategy from component through to full engine hot fire • Diagnose failures and iterate designs quickly • Interface with structures, avionics, and manufacturing teams Required Experience • ~10+ years in liquid rocket propulsion • Strong hands-on experience with engine hardware and testing • Proven ability to operate across full propulsion system, not just one component • Prior experience leading teams or coordinating multi-disciplinary efforts • Strong grounding in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and combustion Technical Requirements • Strong experience with injector design / development (critical) • Solid understanding of combustion chamber behaviour • Working knowledge of turbopumps / feed systems • Experience with cryogenic propellants (methane, hydrogen, LOX) What Doesn’t Work • Pure analysis / simulation backgrounds • Narrow specialists with no system-level understanding • Startup “titles without depth” profiles
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