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Program Manager – Spacecraft   Please note that there are multiple openings for this role. About Gravitics    At Gravitics, we're not exploring space - we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.    Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.   About the Role   We are seeking a highly capable Sr. Program Manager to lead execution of a major commercial spaceflight program and support the continued growth of our spacecraft product line.   This is not a coordination role. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving delivery across engineering, manufacturing, integration & test, launch, supply chain, quality, and customer engagement in a fast-moving aerospace environment.  The successful candidate will operate at the center of the business, balancing technical execution, schedule, cost, risk, and customer management to ensure successful program delivery. Over time, this role is expected to grow into broader organizational leadership, with the opportunity to help shape and lead the company’s overall program management function.   Responsibilities   Lead execution of one or more spacecraft or space systems programs from concept through delivery, launch and operations support. Own program execution against technical, schedule, cost, and contractual commitments. Develop and maintainintegrated master schedules (IMS), execution plans, and program reporting.   Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, mission operations, and quality. Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, schedule, supplier, and execution risks. Lead customer engagement activities including technical interchange meetings, reviews, action tracking, and status reporting. Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, and delivery milestones. Coordinate closely with Chief Engineers, Product Owners, and functional leaders to ensure alignment between technical execution and program commitments. Establish and maintainstrong program management discipline, processes, metrics, and reporting structures.   Support proposal development, program planning, staffing forecasts, and execution strategy for future programs. Help scale and mature the broader program organization as the company grows. Required Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.   5+ years of aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, or other complex hardware program management experience. Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines. Strong understanding of spacecraft, aerospace vehicle, or advanced hardware development lifecycles. Experience working directly with government and/or commercial aerospace customers. Strong understanding of program execution fundamentals including schedule management, risk management, configuration management, and systems integration. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment.   Strong leadership, communication, a