Program Manager - Space Solar Products
Position Details
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
About Starpath
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
The Role
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath’s core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath’s equipment on the Moon and Mars.
This is a build-first, lead-by-doing role—high autonomy, high accountability, minimal bureaucracy.
Responsibilities
Support planning and execution of space hardware programs
Track schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables
Support the cross-functional link between Product and Customer teams
Own internal program management processes
Cultivate and maintain our culture of quality and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering, Operations, or related field
5+ years experience in program or project management
Experience working with hardware development teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with space solar arrays, deployables, power systems packaging, or similar hardware
Aerospace or space hardware experience
Startup or early-stage program experience
Familiarity with manufacturing and qualification workflows
Compensation & Benefits
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Salary base rate is $80-$140k/yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience. Option for performance based incentives.
PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included
EAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
