Technical Project Manager

SET Development is supporting a confidential, venture-backed aerospace company developing first-of‑kind space‑based solar power systems designed to deliver continuous baseload energy from orbit to ground, 24/7, across entire continents, without batteries or seasonal constraints. If you want to build something that has never been built before, this is an early‑stage, high‑impact engineering environment where you will own real decisions, work across disciplines, and contribute directly to hardware that will fly.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional engineering programs at the intersection of space systems, energy infrastructure, and advanced technology platforms . This role requires someone who can operate at the system level —not just managing schedules, but driving execution across engineering, product, and operations teams in high‑stakes environments. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery across programs involving hardware, software, and integrated systems , while maintaining alignment with business objectives, technical constraints, and customer expectations. Program Execution & Delivery Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex technical programs (scope, schedule, risk, budget) Drive execution across multidisciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, operations) Establish and enforce program governance, reporting, and delivery cadence Technical Coordination Translate between engineering teams and business stakeholders Ensure alignment across system architecture, requirements, and execution plans Identify integration risks across subsystems early and proactively mitigate Stakeholder Management Interface with senior leadership, customers, and external partners Drive decision‑making with clear trade‑offs, risks, and recommendations Maintain program transparency with structured reporting and metrics Risk & Issue Management Identify program risks (technical, schedule, resource) Implement mitigation strategies and escalation frameworks Prevent scope creep and uncontrolled changes Operational Excellence Build scalable PM processes, tools, and reporting structures Improve execution discipline across engineering and program teams Support long‑term program planning and roadmap alignment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

7–12+ years in technical program/project management Experience managing complex engineering programs (not just IT/software) Strong understanding of: Systems engineering environments Hardware + software integration Technical development lifecycles Proven ability to manage cross‑functional engineering teams Experience with program tools (Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.) Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in: Aerospace / space systems Energy systems / infrastructure Defense or high‑reliability engineering environments Familiarity with: Systems engineering frameworks (INCOSE‑style thinking) Agile + waterfall hybrid environments CPM, CPSM, or equivalent PMP or equivalent certification (not required, but useful)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive Base Salary Relocation Assistance available Medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability and life insurance Competitive paid time off 401(k) with employer matching

ITAR / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENT

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SET Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected status. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr SET Development