Technical Program Manager

Interlune is a space resources company based in Seattle, WA. We will provide resources from space to power a clean and sustainable economy on Earth and in space.

We are seeking a hands-on leader who wants to join our early-stage team and accelerate humanity’s progress toward an off-world future. Our team combines expert knowledge of geological sciences, mechanical engineering, automation, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication to build the infrastructure that will create an in-space economy. To join our small team, you must be agile, willing to learn, and able to take on multiple roles as needed.

This role is responsible for defining, building, and managing a portfolio of internal and external development projects to supply resource extraction, space transportation, mobility, power, communications, navigation, and other key functions that will make space resource utilization possible. This position would be full time in Seattle, WA.

Applicants from all industries are welcome, however, there is a strong requirement for experience with the development of space hardware and missions. Familiarity with and prior experience and growth potential with planetary science, and especially the Moon, are desired.

Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more projects, suppliers, and partnerships that feed into the Interlune architecture - including resource extraction, surface mobility, power, communications, navigation, and space transportation.
• Conduct market research and studies on potential partners and suppliers. Down-select candidate partners and negotiate terms.
• Drive hardware and software development from concept development through the design, analysis, prototype, test, manufacturing, and operational phases.
• Manage internal and external teams to drive execution through regular engagement meetings reviewing technical, schedule, cost, and quality details.
• Establish and lead cross-functional product teams to streamline communication between partners and the in-house technical team.
• Help define vertical integration and capital investments by conducting make vs buy studies and financial analyses to support decision-making.  Develop and manage budgets and detailed plans/schedules to support integrated product development.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing complex hardware to operate in an extreme environment.
• 4+ years of experience leading technical teams through the full product lifecycle, working with both in-house and supplier teams.
• Highly knowledgeable about the aerospace and related industry supply chain, with working knowledge of capabilities and limitations.
• Highly organized leader with a demonstrated track record of resourcefulness, strong business acumen, attention to detail and bias for action.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills. Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• Highly knowledgeable of the industrial base, and demonstrated ability in supplier management
• Basic familiarity with the space environment and the challenges with operating in extreme environments.
• Experience working on a planetary mission with surface operations or in the mining industry

Export Control Regulations

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants for employment at Interlune must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Interlune is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on creating our off-world future. Interlune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Don’t meet every requirement? If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply and explain why the experiences you do have are a suitable substitute. We’d hate to miss out on the perfect candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site WA state employees is:

Target Levels:

Level 3 Range: $120,900 - $181,300

Level 4 Range: $147,700 - $221,600

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, and other benefits

Paid Time Off:  Flexible PTO policy with paid company holidays.

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