Head of Technical Programme Management

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Technical Program Manager (TPM), Space Systems
This role sits at the intersection of flight software, avionics, and mission operations, ensuring technical efforts are integrated, de‑risked, and aligned to mission readiness. The position is located in the Westminster, CO office with the ability to work from home two days a week and on-site three days per week.

Own end‑to‑end execution of internal technical programs spanning flight software, avionics, and mission operations readiness

Drive program planning, scheduling, and tracking, ensuring delivery against technical, resource, cost, and schedule commitments

Coordinate across systems engineering, hardware, and software teams to ensure alignment on scope, interfaces, dependencies, and deliverables

Lead internal flight software initiatives, including optimization, performance tuning, resiliency improvements, and system hardening

Oversee development of edge compute capabilities and manage vendor execution for onboard processing systems

Ensure alignment between avionics architecture and flight software to support mission and performance objectives

Partner with operational readiness teams to develop and validate ground system readiness for new constellations (procedures, tooling, and workflows)

Ensure cross‑team alignment on concepts of operations (CONOPS) and contingency response strategies

Lead risk identification and mitigation across programs, with a focus on de‑risking on‑orbit operations

Citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field

5-10+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or related roles in aerospace or complex systems

Experience working with flight software, avionics systems, and spacecraft development

Demonstrated ownership of complex, multi‑team technical programs from development through operations

Experience with Flatsat, HIL testing, or similar integration and test environments

Experience supporting spacecraft through launch, LEOP, and commissioning

Background in mission operations or mission control systems

This role offers direct exposure to complex, integrated systems including spacecraft platforms, optical payloads, laser communications, and advanced onboard processing.

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

EEO Policy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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