Let’s get to orbit with York’s turn-key complete mission solutions.
The Role
Salary: $145,000-$185,000
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, it is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution including spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations enables customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get rapidly and responsively to orbit. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
We are looking for a skilled Program Manager to lead the development and execution of our critical programs. In this role, you will oversee scheduling, costs, and technical performance for multiple programs, ensuring successful outcomes from start to finish. The Program Manager will manage budgets, proposals, business plans, and contracts while serving as the primary contact for day-to-day operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for building strategic relationships within the industry to drive continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and adherence to program scope.
- Collaborate across departments, including Contracts, Supply Chain, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Production, and Finance, to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with contractual commitments.
- Effectively communicate workstreams to senior leadership and customers.
- Manage contract changes by clearly outlining the scope, schedule, and cost implications.
- Oversee multiple programs simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Identify and assess program risks, communicating mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
- Work closely with customers on proposals, contracts, reviews, and technical performance milestones.
- Deliver engaging presentations and foster strong interpersonal relationships with customers, with the ability to tactfully manage expectations.
- Lead full-lifecycle satellite development, from initial proposal to payload integration and launch.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, science, or a related technical field (a business degree with aerospace or production experience may be considered).
- 6+ years of experience as a program manager, preferably in aerospace or a related field.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to managing complex projects.
- Must be eligible for and able to maintain U.S. security clearance.
Benefits
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in US. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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The Company
What We Do
York provides complete solutions for mission design, spacecraft, launch, ground, and operations. York offers complete mission solutions for both government and Fortune 500 companies from cyber-secure globally connected communications, to earth observation, and dedicated analytics platform streams. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the manufacturing of spacecraft platforms.
Why Work With Us
We continually question the status quo by transforming the industry to be one of constant production, deployment, and execution. We do nothing for the sole purpose of doing it because that is what has always been done, we are creating a new paradigm for the growth and financial success of the space sector and setting what the future will look like
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