Technical Program Manager

Technical Program ManagerDenver, COAt LeoLabs, we're building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.We're not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.LeoLabs is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM)/Lead Systems Engineer to lead the technical execution of mission-critical programs advancing next-generation radar systems, software platforms, and data solutions for government and commercial customers supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Superiority, and Missile Warning missions. The TPM will serve as the primary liaison between customers, engineering teams, and program stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of technical solutions while managing scope, schedule, risk, and performance objectives.This role combines technical leadership, systems engineering, customer engagement, and program execution responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority responsible for translating mission requirements into executable system solutions while supporting customer interactions and program delivery.This position will work directly with the Technical Director of Radar Systems Engineering and partner closely with Mission Architecture and Mission Integration leadership.The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with a deep technical background, enabling them to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful outcomes across software, hardware, data, and operational domains.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipLead systems engineering activities for strategic programsLead technical program execution from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and company objectivesServe as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders on programmatic and technical mattersCoordinate cross-functional teams including software engineering, systems engineering, radar engineering, product management, operations, and data scienceDevelop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecastsManage technical risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies while driving mitigation strategies and corrective actionsTrack program performance against technical, schedule, and contractual objectives and communicate status to leadership and customersFacilitate technical reviews, design reviews, program management reviews, and customer briefingsSupport requirements management, technical planning, system integration, testing, deployment, and operational readiness activitiesCollaborate with business development and capture teams to support proposals, technical volumes, solution development, and follow-on opportunitiesEnsure effective communication and coordination across internal and external stakeholders throughout the program lifecycleDrive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program execution and delivery effectivenessLead technical reviews and design activitiesRadar Systems EngineeringSupport radar architecture developmentAssess performance impacts and technical tradesEvaluate detection, tracking, and characterization performanceSupport sensor performance validationProgram ExecutionPartner with Program Manager to ensure technical executionIdentify and mitigate technical risksCoordinate engineering teams and technical work productsCustomer EngagementParticipate in customer technical exchangesSupport requirements discussionsPresent technical analyses and recommendationsMission IntegrationCoordinate with Mission Architecture and Mission Integration teamsSupport demonstration planning and executionEnsure technical solutions align with mission outcomesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline7+ years of experience managing technical programs, engineering projects, or complex technology initiativesExperience leading multidisciplinary teams in software, systems engineering, aerospace, defense, or related technical environmentsStrong understanding of systems engineering, software development lifecycles, technical integration, and program management methodologiesExperience managing customer-facing technical programs with multiple stakeholdersExcellent organizational, communication, presentation, and leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in dynamic environmentsEligibility to obtain and maintain any required security clearancesPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or other national security customersFamiliarity with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), radar systems, sensor networks, space operations, or command-and-control systemsExperience managing software-intensive, data-intensive, or mission systems programsProject Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certificationExperience with cloud-based architectures, data platforms, and modern software delivery practicesActive U.S. security clearanceMaster's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related disciplineContingency StatementThis position is associated with a prospective customer contract and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, funding availability, and successful execution of all contractual requirements. LeoLabs may extend contingent employment offers to qualified candidates prior to contract award to support program readiness and staffing planning.Any contingent offer of employment will remain subject to final contract award, program authorization, funding, and satisfaction of all pre-employment requirements. Upon contract award and receipt of all necessary approvals, contingent offers may be converted to regular employment offers and candidates will be provided with an official start date.