Program Manager

Why LeoLabs?

At 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 Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of mission-critical programs advancing next-generation radar capabilities for U.S. Government and commercial customers in support of Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Superiority, and Missile Warning missions. The Program Manager will serve as the primary program execution lead and will be responsible for overall program performance, customer engagement, stakeholder management, contract execution, schedule management, risk mitigation, and coordination across technical and operational teams. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of program objectives while maintaining alignment with contractual, technical, and business requirements.

The Program Manager will work closely with Radar Systems Engineering, Mission Architecture, Product, and customer stakeholders to ensure technical and programmatic success.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background managing complex technical programs in aerospace, defense, space operations, or related industries.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day program execution and serve as the primary interface between LeoLabs and customer stakeholders

Manage program scope, schedule, deliverables, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful contract performance

Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, product, business development, and customer success

Monitor program performance against contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives

Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, status reports, and customer briefings

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while driving issue resolution and corrective actions

Facilitate customer meetings, technical reviews, program management reviews, and milestone events

Support contract administration activities, including change management, reporting requirements, and deliverable tracking

Collaborate with business development and capture teams to identify follow-on opportunities, contract growth initiatives, and customer expansion efforts

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations

Program Execution

Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance

Develop and maintain integrated program plans

Coordinate cross-functional execution teams

Manage program risks and dependencies

Customer Interface

Serve as primary customer-facing program representative

Coordinate technical reviews and status meetings

Support customer reporting requirements

Team Coordination

Synchronize efforts across:

Radar Systems Engineering

Product

Software Engineering

Modeling & Simulation

Mission Integration

Program Controls

Track milestones and deliverables

Support financial planning and forecasting

Ensure contractual compliance

Transition Planning

Support technology maturation

Coordinate demonstration activities

Enable transition into operational capabilities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Physical Sciences, or a related field

7+ years of experience managing technical programs, projects, contracts, or customer-facing initiatives

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in complex operational or technical environments

Strong knowledge of program management principles, lifecycle management, and risk management practices

Experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, space, intelligence, or technology programs

Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility to obtain and maintain any required security clearances

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or other government customers

Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), space operations, radar systems, or related mission areas

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management credential

Experience managing cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and/or time-and-materials contracts

Active U.S. security clearance

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Program Management, or a related discipline

Perks and Benefits

Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities

Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact

Unlimited paid time off for most roles

Competitive salary and equity packages

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.