Satellite Program Manager

Loft Orbital is seeking a Satellite Program Manager to support execution of spacecraft programs and customer missions. This role owns defined programs or major workstreams and grows toward full end-to-end accountability.

You will work within Loft's IMS-driven execution framework, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking execution against plan, and escalating risks early and clearly.

About this role:

• Program Execution:
• Own delivery of assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams
• Coordinate execution across engineering, software, AIT, and operations
• Track schedule, scope, and risks for owned scope
• Scheduling & Planning:
• Build and maintain executable schedules for owned scope
• Update and manage tasks derived from the program IMS
• Understand dependencies and surface conflicts proactively
• Risk & Issue Management:
• Identify risks early and propose mitigations
• Track issues and drive closure
• Support replanning and recovery actions when needed
• Program Execution & Customer Support:
• Own execution of assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams
• Interface directly with customers on execution topics under guidance of a Senior PM
• Support preparation and delivery of customer status updates and reviews
• Ensure customer questions and concerns are tracked and resolved
• Contract Administration:
• Track contractual requirements, milestones, and deliverables for owned scope
• Support change assessments by documenting impacts to schedule, cost, and scope
• Maintain accurate records of customer direction and decisions
• Coordinate with Finance on milestone completion and invoicing readiness
• Communication & Reporting:
• Provide clear, accurate status to internal leadership and customers
• Ensure execution status aligns with contractual commitments
• Escalate risks or misalignments early
• Maintain accurate documentation and decision records

Must Haves:

• 3-7 years of experience in program management, systems engineering, or project leadership
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
• Ability to build and manage schedules for technical work
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in satellite or aerospace programs
• Exposure to Integrated Master Scheduling
• Interest in growing into full end-to-end program ownership

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
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• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

$130,000 - $170,000 a year

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $130,000 - $170,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft's flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.