Full-Time

Technical Program Manager

Updated on 8/23/2026

Revolution Space

Revolution Space

11-50 employees

Develops electric propulsion for small satellites

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185k/yr

+ 4% 401(k) company match

No H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Wilmington, MA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in program planning, project management, technical program management, or related roles is required.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules is required.
  • Experience writing and reviewing Statements of Work and technical program documentation is required.
  • Strong understanding of critical path methodology, schedule risk analysis, and program execution best practices is required.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams is required.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment is required.
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, government, research and development, or highly technical engineering programs is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules for highly technical programs.
  • Create, review, and refine Statements of Work, ensuring alignment between technical, contractual, and programmatic requirements.
  • Conduct critical path analyses and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
  • Partner with engineering, test, and research teams to reduce schedule duration, improve execution efficiency, and identify schedule recovery opportunities.
  • Develop alternative execution approaches and contingency plans to maintain commitments within approved technical scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
  • Facilitate program planning activities, including work breakdown structures, milestone development, resource planning, and risk management.
  • Lead action item tracking and ensure timely closure of program issues, risks, and decisions.
  • Drive accountability throughout the organization by establishing clear ownership, priorities, and follow-through.
Desired Qualifications
  • A highly proactive and action-oriented approach is preferred.
  • Strong leadership presence without direct authority is preferred.
  • Ability to influence and motivate technical teams toward common objectives is preferred.
  • Comfort working through ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities is preferred.
  • Attention to detail while maintaining focus on overall program objectives is preferred.
  • Persistence in driving actions to closure and removing execution barriers is preferred.

Revolution Space (formerly Accion Systems Inc.) develops electric in-space propulsion for small satellites and CubeSats. Its propulsion products are lightweight, scalable ion beam/ electrospray thrusters that replace heavy tanks, valves, and toxic propellants, enabling more powerful and manufacturable units. The systems work by generating ion thrust through compact electric propulsion devices designed for satellite maneuvering in LEO and deep space, with the company selling these propulsion units and related components to commercial and government customers. Distinguishing factors include its redesigned, lighter propulsion architecture, a focus on small-satellite markets, and a track record of federal contracts (SBIR awards from the Air Force and NASA) to mature its tech. The company aims to make satellites more capable and affordable by providing scalable, reliable propulsion that expands maneuverability and mission options for satellite constellations and interplanetary CubeSats.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$16M

Headquarters

Bedminster Township, New Jersey

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • March 10, 2026 federal funding gave $286,000 for Old State House stabilization, signaling public support.
  • Revolution Space has existing customers including NASA, Astro Digital, and Xplore.
  • LASSO’s 2026 lunar-ice mandate expands demand for efficient smallsat propulsion and navigation systems.

What critics are saying

  • LASSO Phase 1A ends in 2026, and DARPA may never fund flight hardware.
  • The company raised only $5.7 million in September 2024, limiting cash against deep-pocketed rivals.
  • If propulsion performance misses DARPA or NASA thresholds, Revolution Space loses its core product story.

What makes Revolution Space unique

  • Darren Garber leads Revolution Space in Boston, targeting manufacturable electrospray propulsion at scale.
  • Dan Goldin joined the board in 2021, lending NASA credibility and procurement access.
  • DARPA selected Revolution Space for LASSO on April 30, 2026, validating lunar propulsion expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

4%