Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Department: Program Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, California

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

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 Technical Project Manager to drive the execution of complex hardware and mission-critical space systems programs.

This is a cross-functional, hands-on role that blends technical depth with project leadership. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to deliver on high-priority programs to ensure we stay on track, aligned, and ready for orbit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary technical projects across hardware, software, and systems engineering-from planning through launch readiness.
• Drive detailed project planning, including scope definition, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate execution across internal engineering teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure timelines and technical goals are met.
• Identify risks early, manage tradeoffs, and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight and facilitate resolution of engineering, integration, and test issues.
• Act as the connective tissue between technical execution and program goals, ensuring alignment between engineering detail and broader mission objectives.
• Maintain high-quality project documentation, including status updates, RAID logs, and post-project reviews.
• Collaborate closely with program management, product, QA, and leadership teams to support high-velocity decision making and program clarity.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• 4+ years of project management experience with a strong track record of leading complex technical projects
• Solid understanding of systems engineering, hardware/software integration, or space systems development
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Jira, MS Project)
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills across engineering and leadership audiences
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering and/or MBA
• 6+ years of technical project management experience in the aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sector
• Experience managing government-funded or DoD space programs
• Project management certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP
• Strong familiarity with satellite systems, in-space servicing, or mission ops
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret 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.