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Immediate Program Manager Opportunity!

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

As a Program Manager, you will coordinate project tasks and engineering milestones to ensure that deadlines are met within the agreed time frame and budget. You will manage projects for development, focusing on new orders and contracts, and lead the technical scope with software, firmware, and electrical engineers. Your role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget while adhering to quality standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate projects tasks and engineering milestones to ensure deadlines are met.

+ Manage development project tasks for new orders and new contracts.

+ Lead and coordinate technical scope with software, firmware, and electrical engineers.

+ Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

+ Partner with engineers to discuss design and engineering choices for profitability and timelines.

+ Manage communication between subcontractors, internal partners, and customers.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years experience in Project Management, Program Management, or Project Engineering for development and R&D projects.

+ Experience leading projects or programs with a technical scope, partnering with software, firmware, and electrical engineers.

+ Direct experience managing budget, schedule, timelines for deliverables, and customer communication.

+ Preferred experience with government programs, especially in space and defense.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in schedule planning and project management.

+ Experience with space, aerospace, avionics systems, and defense aerospace.

+ Knowledge of AS9100 standards.

+ Experience in cost management, budget management, and project coordination.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small customer site with a family feel, supported by the financial backing of a larger organization. It features an office space, assembly, and lab area in a modest office building located in a small business park alongside Maxar Technologies. The company specializes in space avionics and sensor systems, serving commercial, space, and defense markets. The team is dedicated to the total success of missions, developing, manufacturing, and testing video systems integrated into satellites, rockets, and spacecrafts. The company has been instrumental in major space missions, including the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and NASA's Artemis program, with over 150 successful missions to its credit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.