Technical Program Manager & Engineering Operations (Aerospace / Robotics)

Job description

Technical Program Manager & Engineering Operations (Aerospace / Robotics) At Near Space Labs we design, build and operate a fleet of stratospheric robots to image the Earth. We launch our proprietary, balloon-based imaging robots to heights between 40,000 and 60,000 feet. From this vantage point, we capture petabytes of imagery for a variety of use cases. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to coordinate the lifecycle of new features and upgrades across R&D, Manufacturing, and Fleet Management. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for aligning cross-functional requirements, managing critical-path schedules, and ensuring that our technical standards are met from prototype to deployment. We are looking for a systems-thinker who can manage the complexity of deploying new hardware to real-life applications, while fostering a culture of disciplined execution. Your responsibilities will be: - Create and co-own the project plans and schedule for new features, from inception to deployment in the field. - Coordinate and trade-off the inputs and needs of the different departments involved in a feature release. - Coordinate project gates such as acceptance reviews and...