Sr Technical Program Manager, Technology Development

Company Overview:  

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team

The Technology Development Team is responsible for development advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the industrial base. Our solutions range from novel welding processes, advanced robotics, and advanced simulation and prediction  capabilities. We are seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager to manage our growing portfolio programs at the intersection of hardware and software in our Stargate Platform. 

About the Role

• Project Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, timelines budgets, and resource allocation. Ensure all projects are aligned with program requirements and execute required milestones through program completion. Participate in the solicitation, scope and proposal process.
• Stakeholder management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction with project progress.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and high performance.
• Requirements Management: establish, translate, trace, and verify requirements in accordance with internal and external program needs.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to regulations, guidelines, security requirements. Implement necessary compliance measures.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related programs and contracts, and work proactively to mitigate them.
• Resource Allocation: Manage and optimize project resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets to meet project objectives and contractual obligations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and optimization in government contract project management.

About You

• Bachelors degree in relevant STEM field (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics)
• 5 years experience in managing technical hardware projects with internal and external facing customers
• Substantial program management experience working on or leading fast-paced, collaborate teams including managing project dashboards, scoping, structuring, creating, and reviewing deliverables)
• Strong knowledge of government contract mechanisms, regulations, compliance, and security requirements
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing related to engineering drawing interpretation and review
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, JIRA)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice to have but not required:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in relevant STEM field (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics)
• 3 years experience development welding or additive manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in metallurgy, material science, non-destructive evaluation methods
• Engineering experience in an Aerospace, Energy, or Maritime Industry

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.