Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to support the delivery of next-generation software solutions and mission systems for national security and space programs.
Responsibilities
- Translating customer requirements, mission needs, and program objectives into actionable technical priorities and engineering deliverables across multiple security classification levels, network environments, and mission stakeholders
- Coordinating execution across multiple software engineering, cybersecurity, product, QA, and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of mission capabilities
- Driving program planning, milestone tracking, and execution coordination while balancing technical priorities, dependencies, and delivery commitments
- Managing technical risks, dependencies, requirements, and constraints throughout the program lifecycle while partnering with Software Architects and Chief Engineers on program planning, technical execution, major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and across-functional readiness activities for Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Technical Review Boards (TRBs)
- Supporting mission planning, system integration, testing, deployment, and operational readiness activities
- Facilitating seamless communication delivery coordination, and technical alignment across engineering teams, program leadership, customers, external platform providers, and embedded subcontractor partners
- Supporting cloud-based, software-centric mission solutions and helping coordinate implementation efforts across teams
- Working closely with customers to understand evolving mission needs and ensure delivered capabilities meet operational requirements
- Supporting proposal efforts, technical growth initiatives, and customer engagements
- Driving continuous process improvement and helping teams execute efficiently in Agile development environments
- Providing leadership and mentorship while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Skills
- Have 7+ years of experience supporting space, satellite, ground, mission, or software-intensive systems
- Have 3+ years of experience managing technical programs, projects, or complex engineering efforts
- Have 3+ years of experience working directly with U.S. Government customers, stakeholders, or mission partners
- Have 2+ years of experience leading technical teams, engineering efforts, or cross-functional initiatives
- Have 2+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, or developing engineers, technical professionals, or cross-functional team members
- Have experience translating customer requirements and mission objectives into executable technical roadmaps and deliverables
- Possess strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, systems engineering principles, and technical program execution
- Have experience managing technical schedules, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations
- Are comfortable working across engineering, product, cybersecurity, program management organizations, including embedded subcontractor and white-badged team environments
- Have experience operating in Agile development environments and coordinating multiple concurrent priorities
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Have experience supporting mission-critical systems in secure or classified environments
- Have familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and methodologies
- Hold an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access
- Experience with satellite ground systems, command and control, mission planning, mission operations, or space-domain awareness platforms
- Experience working with software-intensive mission systems supporting defense, intelligence, or space programs
- Experience supporting cloud-based architectures, distributed systems, or modern software platforms
- Experience with Agile program execution, DevSecOps practices, or software delivery pipelines
- Experience applying MBSE tools and methodologies in operational programs
- Familiarity with interface management, requirements traceability, and systems integration activities
- Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO), RMF, cybersecurity accreditation, or compliance efforts
- Experience supporting proposal development, capture efforts, or customer technical engagements
- Experience coordinating execution across multiple engineering organizations and external partners
- Familiarity with open architecture standards such as OMS, UCI, or similar frameworks
Benefits
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Profit sharing
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
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