Senior Program Manager - Satellite Ground Systems Software

Job ID: 713

WHO WE ARE

With over 60 years of mission success, the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is focused on serving our customers, enhancing our multi-domain capabilities, and developing leading-edge technologies. We are looking for a leader to enhance our Strategic and Military Space (SMS) Division team. The SMS Division at SDL supports the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community through technology advancements aimed at protecting our Nation through space and ground programs. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE

SDL is looking for a Senior Program Manager that has experience leading complex space mission systems (satellites, payloads, ground stations, etc.) in Logan, Utah. This Program Manager will lead teams of highly technical engineers and scientists to deliver reliable and high-performance satellite ground systems software solutions. SDL is looking for leaders who are passionate about the space industry, motivated to support U.S. National Defense related missions and are excellent communicators. SDL's Program managers are at the forefront to our customers and ensures program and mission success. They drive program execution by maintaining tight schedules, risk identification and mitigation, prioritization of key program deliverables as well as effectively manage program resources and budgets. A Senior Program Manager at SDL is a champion of people and technology, a trusted and informed customer partner, and a demonstrated leader.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, physics, or related field
• 10+ years in program or project management in the space and satellite industry
• Proven technical and business background in satellite ground systems software, including software development, integration, and testing
• Experience working the planning and scheduling of satellites using ground systems
• Established credibility in the space industry and existing relationships with leaders in the DoD and intelligence communities
• Demonstrated success completing a multi-year program/project lifecycle (proposing, executing, delivering, and closing) in the space domain
• Proven experience leading teams of 25+ people
• Must be a US citizen with active Top Secret Clearance (or equivalent) or higher

• Strong background in systems engineering
• Use of EVMS for program planning and execution
• Program management certification (PMP, or similar)

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet