Programs Director

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Programs Director to join our growing team. Reporting to the SVP of Programs and the Program VP, the Programs Director will provide leadership to the ground or space segment of a large system of systems program.  The selected candidate will manage and coordinate the engineering, supply chain, finance, operations, planning, launch services and mission operations to meet contractual requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate multidisciplinary team efforts necessary to ensure program technical, schedule and cost objectives are met
• Create and implement successful program plans that proactively address risk and opportunities and provide a high degree of confidence to meet contract deliverable requirements
• Monitor program schedule progress, cost performance, risks and opportunities and prepare monthly program financial reports for management review
• Interface with the customer regarding the program
• Motivate, coach, and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Support all program reviews both internal, and customer-facing, including leading dry-runs and rehearsals to ensure critical executive feedback, is received
• Analyze cost and revenue performance of the program, providing revenue forecasts and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet profitability targets
• Develop accurate presentations and reports to support internal management and customer reviews
• Develop, track and report visual metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); react to metrics by identifying and solving problems, making improvements, and advancing process control

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master preferred) in engineering or related technical discipline

• 10+ years of work experience in the aerospace industry or similar high-technology systems
• Experience as a responsible Systems Engineer or Program Manager on aerospace projects
• It may be required of the applicant to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Background in aerospace systems, spacecraft ground systems, and/or payload development
• Ability to understand contracts, business law, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and apply the concepts and principles, including knowledge of cost accounting principles and finance
• Demonstrate supervisory experience and proficiency in task management
• Proven success in managing projects through control/scheduling, engineering principles
• Ability to help organize and manage a team of personnel, develop program schedules, and control budgets to meet required deadlines
• Ability to read technical publications and communicate across organizational levels
• Must have a practical interpretation and knowledge of US trade regulations and ITAR regulations

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

• 401(K) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $180,000-$250,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with US Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.