or apply directly on Space Kinetic's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
The Technical Program Director at Space Kinetic will lead aerospace hardware programs from planning through production readiness, coordinating efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. This role involves maintaining schedules, tracking risks, and managing customer updates while driving technical execution aligned with program requirements. The position demands a high level of commitment and urgency due to the innovative nature of the technology being developed.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of project management experience supporting aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or hardware development programs
- Understanding of engineering development, hardware integration, test planning, and production readiness
- Experience managing technical schedules and cross-functional program execution
- Ability to identify technical dependencies, schedule risks, and execution constraints
- Experience supporting technical reviews, program reporting, and milestone-driven execution
Nice to have
- Experience supporting prototype, flight hardware, or aerospace product development
- Familiarity with test readiness reviews, integration planning, and engineering release processes
- Understanding of software integration within broader system architectures
- Experience with customer-funded, contract-based, or defense development programs
- PMP certification or equivalent program management training
What you get
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range of $170,000 to $210,000 is mentioned
- Position requires onsite presence in El Segundo, CA with potential domestic travel up to 20%
- Role demands a high level of commitment and urgency, not suitable for those seeking a traditional work schedule
Summarised from Space Kinetic's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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