• Kepler is seeking a Technical Project Manager with a foundation in Hardware Systems and unit development to lead the delivery of complex engineering efforts for spacecraft applications
• This role is central to Kepler’s mission of building a scalable platform in space, where hardware systems are critical to the fundamental operation of the system
• You will own cost, schedule, and technical integration, working across disciplines to ensure we deliver reliable, high-performance systems that meet mission needs
• Lead an integrated product team owning the design, development and delivery of subsystem units
• Establish priorities and manage execution across assigned work packages
• Plan and lead milestone and readiness reviews including stakeholder design reviews
• Maintain alignment between program-level objectives and day-to-day engineering work
• Manage cost, schedule, and scope from concept through delivery
• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and schedule recovery where needed
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, quality standards, and system-level requirements
• Coordinate across disciplines (systems, software, hardware, QA, integration) to ensure consistent progress and clear technical direction
• Expected Time Breakdown:
• 30% – Scope, schedule, and cost management
• 40% – Cross-functional coordination and integration
• 30% – Risk management, stakeholder communication, and process adherence

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Stock Options
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
• Professional Development- 3+ years as a technical project manager, preferably in space, aerospace, automotive, or similar regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, or related)
• Solid grasp of development, verification, and validation practices, including test planning and quality gates
• Proficient in schedule management, cost estimation, and completion tracking (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)
• Experience leading cross-functional development efforts (mechanical, electrical, and software) from concept through production, with a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle
• 2+ years in mechanical design engineering (or equivalent)
• Effective decision-maker and communicator across engineering, PMO, and leadership teams
• Experience with design for space, including space industry program development phases and qualification requirements
• Knowledge of agile and classical project management principles, especially as they apply to hardware development
• Familiarity with earned value methodologies