Program Manager II Job at Blue Canyon Technologies (Lafayette)

Job Description

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Job Responsibility

Program management responsibility for Space hardware missions for Commercial, Defense, Restricted, or NASA satellites
Program execution in all phases of the program life cycle (business development, mission formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test, and on-orbit operations)
System design balancing performance, emerging technologies, schedule, risk, and cost
Encourage, council, mentor, and lead program teams thru program evolution, milestones, challenges, and successes
Prepare, present, and manage for successful conclusion major program milestone reviews
Manage / perform trade studies balancing cost, schedule and technical requirements and parametric analyses
Evaluation of existing and emerging technologies
Develop, review, and negotiate procurement documents (specification, SOW) and manage subcontracts
Work closely with customers to help refine their needs and provide innovative and competitive solutions
Support and help evolve the spacecraft and component product line offerings
Generate and maintain program integrated master schedule (IMS)
Generate and maintain program budgets and forecasts, including financial, technical, and schedule risk and opportunity positions
Execute flight programs that meet technical and cost obligations
Work closely with other contractors/teammates/partners in meeting customer needs
Collaborate closely with technical program leads and diverse domain expertise
Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

5-10 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business Management with Engineering background
Good documentation and communication skills
Strong systems engineering and technical management skills and demonstrated ability to grow new business opportunities and execute demanding flight programs
Ability to work rapidly with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams
Previous experience and skills in project definition, simulation, implementation, lab integration and test
Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis in rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

What we offer

Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
Life insurance
401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

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