Technical 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 Technical Program Manager (TPM)/Lead Systems Engineer to lead the technical execution of mission-critical programs advancing next-generation radar systems, software platforms, and data solutions for government and commercial customers supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Superiority, and Missile Warning missions.  The TPM will serve as the primary liaison between customers, engineering teams, and program stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of technical solutions while managing scope, schedule, risk, and performance objectives. 

This role combines technical leadership, systems engineering, customer engagement, and program execution responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority responsible for translating mission requirements into executable system solutions while supporting customer interactions and program delivery. 

This position will work directly with the Technical Director of Radar Systems Engineering and partner closely with Mission Architecture and Mission Integration leadership. 

The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with a deep technical background, enabling them to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful outcomes across software, hardware, data, and operational domains. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Technical Leadership 
• Lead systems engineering activities for strategic programs  
• Lead technical program execution from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and company objectives 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders on programmatic and technical matters 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including software engineering, systems engineering, radar engineering, product management, operations, and data science