Program Manager II (Components)

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Components Program Manager II will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement product initiatives. You will have a strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity, meet schedule commitments, and nurture product success from contract to delivery.

Title: Program Manager II

Position Type: Full Time (Exempt)

Pay Range: $100,000 - $175,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location: Boulder, CO

Benefits:

100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date

Life insurance

401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution

Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave. Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrated Program Manager responsibility for Space hardware for Commercial, Defense, Restricted, or NASA customers

Experience with all phases of the product life cycle (business development, concept formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test, and post-delivery support)

Lead proposal activities and facilitate technical exchanges with the engineering team

System design experience, balancing performance, emerging technologies, schedule, risk, and cost

Ability to perform trade studies and parametric analyses

Evaluation of existing and emerging technologies

Ability to develop, review and negotiate procurement documents (specification, SOW) and manage subcontracts

Work closely with customers to help refine their needs and provide innovative and competitive solutions with existing products

Execute flight contracts that meet technical and cost obligations

Work closely with other contractors/teammates in meeting customer needs

Collaborate closely with Technical program leads and diverse domain expertise

Allocate driving requirements (both cost and technical)

Allocate key trades (both cost and technical)

Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives

Good documentation and communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Other responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications/Education:

5-10 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline

Strong systems engineering and technical management skills

Demonstrated ability to grow new business opportunities and execute demanding flight contracts

Ability to work effectively in rapidly changing environment with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams

Previous experience and skills in project definition, simulation, implementation, lab integration and test

Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis in rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities

Demonstrated leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills

Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at or .