Senior Program Manager

At Turion Space, we’re on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. We’re developing spacecraft for national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal. As we prepare for upcoming launches and expand our portfolio of government and commercial programs, we’re looking for a Senior Program Manager to drive execution across teams and ensure successful delivery from concept through launch.

This role is based at our Irvine, California headquarters.

As a Senior Program Manager at Turion, you’ll be responsible for leading programs across their entire lifecycle from proposal and contract negotiations to execution, delivery, and closeout. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and leadership to manage scope, schedule, budget, and customer communications. A successful candidate will bring experience working with commercial customers, U.S. Government agencies (e.g., DoD, Space Force, NASA), and leading integrated teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution for one or more spacecraft or mission programs, ensuring delivery against technical, schedule, and cost objectives.

• Serve as the primary interface with government and commercial customers, cultivating relationships and representing Turion in all program-related matters.

• Build and manage program teams and external supplier relationships to meet contractual and technical requirements.

• Develop program execution strategies, master schedules, and detailed program plans, coordinating across all internal functions.

• Monitor and report program performance metrics, financials, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support proposal development, business capture activities, and contract negotiations.

• Drive continuous alignment between customer goals and internal team execution, proactively identifying issues and mitigating risks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business.

• 8+ years of experience in program management, mission management, or project management, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.

• Proven success managing programs through all lifecycle phases: proposal, capture, planning, execution, delivery, and closeout.

• Experience managing prime programs with budgets of $100M or more.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ Years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems)

• Experience working on LEO or GEO surveillance and reconnaissance programs.

• PMP certification or equivalent training in formal program management methodologies.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile practices in hardware development environments.

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with government agencies, especially U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or NASA.

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in rapid prototyping and hardware fielding environments.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.