Senior Program Manager - Space Mission Systems

Job ID 14960CWHO WE AREWith over 60 years of mission success, SDL is focused on serving our customers, enhancing our multi-domain capabilities, and developing leading-edge technologies.

We are looking for a leader to enhance our Strategic and Military Space (SMS) Division team. The SMS Division at SDL supports the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community through technology advancements aimed at protecting our Nation through space and ground programs.

Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t.

Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.WHO WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRESDL is looking for Senior Program Managers that have experience leading complex space mission systems (satellites, payloads, ground stations, etc.

These Program Managers will lead teams of highly technical engineers and scientists to ensure satellite mission success, understanding end-to-end development and delivery of satellite systems.

SDL is looking for leaders who are passionate about the space industry, motivated to support U.S. National Defense related missions and are excellent communicators.

SDL’s Program managers represent SDL to our customers and ensure program success. They drive program execution by maintaining tight schedules, risk identification and mitigation, prioritization of key program deliverables as well as effectively manage program resources, schedule, and budget.

A Senior Program Manager at SDL is a champion of people and technology, a trusted and informed customer partner, and a demonstrated leader.

Required Qualifications10+ years in program / project management in the space satellite / payload industryProven technical and business background in end-to-end space missions (spacecraft bus, payload, and ground operations)Established credibility in the space industry and existing relationships with leaders in the DoD and intelligence communitiesDemonstrated success completing a multi-year program / project lifecycle (proposing, executing, delivering, and closing) in the space domain.

Proven experience leading teams of 25+ people.Active Top Secret Clearance (or equivalent) or higherBachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physics, or related fieldPreferred QualificationsStrong background in systems engineeringUse of EVMS for program planning and executionProgram management certification (PMP, or similar)At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees.

SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including : Flexible work schedules that fit your style every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hoursGenerous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special eventFavorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutesHigh-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insuranceA 14.

2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account no matching required!Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirementsA great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planetWe are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfactionRelocation assistance available for most positionsFor questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.

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