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Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Technical Project Manager - Software

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$165k - $235k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or a comparable technical role is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in technical project management, program management, or coordinating complex software development efforts is required.
  • A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, testing, and release management, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing engineering schedules, tracking milestones, identifying dependencies, and mitigating program risks is required.
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development, is required.
  • Proficiency with Jira for tracking development tasks, milestones, dependencies, and schedules is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, technical leads, and program leadership are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated software development schedules across Flight Software, Ground Software, and other software teams, ensuring alignment with spacecraft program milestones.
  • Work with engineering leads and responsible engineers to define software deliverables, establish priorities, and track progress against development schedules.
  • Coordinate software development activities across multiple spacecraft programs, balancing competing priorities, resource constraints, and technical dependencies.
  • Identify and manage critical-path activities, technical risks, schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies that could impact software delivery.
  • Facilitate software planning activities, including sprint planning, milestone reviews, and cross-team coordination meetings.
  • Coordinate software integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure adequate time for testing and issue resolution ahead of major program milestones.
  • Communicate software development progress, schedule risks, and technical dependencies to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.
  • Develop and improve project management processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms to increase visibility and execution efficiency across software teams.

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, CA
Founded
2021

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