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David Careers

Senior Technical Program Manager

Posted 2 days ago

evonaSeattle (WA)
Project Management SpecialistsSpace Research and Technology

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$160,000–$220,000

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About the role

Space Technology | Seattle, WA | Full Time, Permanent | On-site Are you passionate about delivering cutting-edge space hardware from concept to mission readiness? EVONA is partnering with an innovative, well-funded space technology company developing next-generation space-based sensing and advanced aerospace systems. As the company continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex development programs from design through qualification and delivery. This is a highly visible role where you'll work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and customer delivery, helping transform breakthrough technologies into flight-ready products.
What You'll Be Doing: Lead technical development programs across the full product lifecycle—from design and integration through testing and delivery. Own program schedules, budgets, risks, and execution across cross-functional engineering teams. Coordinate activities between Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations. Support radiation qualification and, as applicable, phased test campaign planning for hardware programs. Drive technical reviews, monitor program milestones, and remove execution roadblocks. Manage customer communications, technical reporting, and program documentation. Own contract data deliverables (CDRLs) and government reporting requirements for currently funded efforts. Support proposal development and future program planning. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware delivery.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline. PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.8-10 years of direct experience in technical program/project management on hardware development programs, ideally in aerospace, defense or space systems. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary programs (electrical, mechanical, RF and/or software) through full lifecycle: design, integration, test, delivery. Experience with schedule and risk management tools (Smartsheet, JIRA, or similar).Familiarity with US Government contracting environments (FAR/DFARS, OTA).Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to both engineering teams and executive/external audiences. Demonstrated understanding of program planning, budget control, schedule execution, risk management, and cross-functional resource management. Excellent communication skills, with ability to clearly present technical findings and collaborate effectively across engineering functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior work in small, fast-iteration aerospace teams.
  • Familiarity with space-qualified component engineering, radiation-tolerant design trade-offs and COTS-to-space conversion strategies.
  • Experience with space hardware qualification standards (MIL-STD-750, NASA-STD-7002, ASTM F1192 or similar).Familiarity with configuration management standards.
  • Prior experience supporting DARPA, Space Force or other national security space programs.
  • What's On OfferUS salary range: $160,000–$220,000 Competitive equity package
  • Opportunity to shape groundbreaking space technology
  • Small, highly collaborative engineering team
  • High ownership, fast decision-making, and genuine technical impact
  • If you'd like to learn more, feel free to send me a message
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