Technical Program Manager

Actalent • Seattle, WA • Posted June 03, 2026

Position Overview

Job Title: Technical Program Manager (Opto-Mechanical Systems – Spacecraft Level)
Job Description
This role leads complex, spacecraft-level opto-mechanical programs, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to deliver space-grade optical communication systems on very tight timelines. The Technical Program Manager operates at the intersection of systems engineering and program management, driving stakeholder alignment, clarifying and verifying requirements, and ensuring successful design and manufacture of advanced optical and electrical components used in space communication networks.
Responsibilities

+ Lead large, complex technical programs focused on spacecraft-level opto-mechanical systems, treating each program as an integrated engine or rocket stage rather than a small subsystem.

+ Own end-to-end program delivery, including planning, scheduling, execution, risk management, and delivery against aggressive timelines.

+ Align stakeholders ac...