Program Manager - Space Solar Products

Position Details

Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Starlight Solar

About Starpath

Starpath Robotics is developing a full stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make Humans a multi-planet species.

The Starlight team is focused on dramatically reducing the cost of space-rated solar power to support both Starpath's propellant production goals and the greater space economy.

If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging problems sounds like a dream come true, come join the team!

The Role

As Starpath scales delivery of space solar hardware to multiple customers, we are formalizing our program execution and delivery discipline. We are seeking a Program Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of space hardware programs across engineering, manufacturing, and customer interfaces.

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.