Program Manager, Turion Space
$150-200k
+ Equity
Travel up to 25%
Office located in Irvine, CA
Satellite manufacturer & operator
Be an early applicant
Satellite manufacturer & operator
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$150-200k
+ Equity
Travel up to 25%
Office located in Irvine, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To advance space sustainability, bridge national security capability gaps, and realign incentives across the value chain in satellite manufacturing.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business
- 4 years of experience in program management, mission management, or project management, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry
- Proven success managing programs through all lifecycle phases: proposal, capture, planning, execution, delivery, and closeout
- Experience managing programs with budgets of $10M or more
- Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Desirable
- 5+ Years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems)
- PMP certification or equivalent training in formal program management methodologies
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile practices in hardware development environments
- Demonstrated experience interfacing with government agencies, especially U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or NASA
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in rapid prototyping and hardware fielding environments
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
What the job involves
- As a Program Manager at Turion, you’ll be responsible for leading programs across their entire lifecycle from proposal and contract negotiations to execution, delivery, and closeout
- You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and leadership to manage scope, schedule, budget, and customer communications
- A successful candidate will bring experience working with commercial customers, U.S. Government agencies (e.g. , DoD, Space Force, NASA), and leading integrated teams
- Lead planning and execution for one or more spacecraft or mission programs, ensuring delivery against technical, schedule, and cost objectives
- Serve as the primary interface with government and commercial customers, cultivating relationships and representing Turion in all program-related matters
- Build and manage program teams and external supplier relationships to meet contractual and technical requirements
- Develop program execution strategies, master schedules, and detailed program plans, coordinating across all internal functions
- Monitor and report program performance metrics, financials, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
- Support proposal development, business capture activities, and contract negotiations
- Drive continuous alignment between customer goals and internal team execution, proactively identifying issues and mitigating risks
Our take
To empower critical space missions, Turion Space builds and operates DROID Satellites that its clients can control through the company's operating system (known as Starfire).
The idea behind Turion's approach is to simplify satellite operations by making them non-configurable, instead handling day-to-day operations itself. In this way, the company helps its clients to eliminate friction between platform and bus suppliers, which can hinder the potential of missions.
To support the expansion of its operations, which include non-earth imaging, space debris removal and satellite servicing, the company has raised strategic funding. This positions it well to close in on its goal of producing 45 satellites annually by 2027.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2022
$5m
EARLY VC
Sep 2021
$6.2m
SEED
Total funding: $11.4m
Company benefits
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company HQ
Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA
Leadership
Ryan Westerdahl
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously spent over 8 years at SpaceX, initially as a Propulsion Development Engineering Intern before becoming a Dynamics Engineer.
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