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Spacecraft Technical Project Lead
 Aleron | |
 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
 Nov 03, 2026 | |
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Description Job Title: Spacecraft Technical Project Lead
Location: Los Angeles, CA (fully onsite)
Employment Type: Direct/Full-time
Industry: Aerospace
Compensation: 150k-190k
Schedule: normal, daytime
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Spacecraft Technical Project Lead to join our team. In this critical role, you will lead the technical aspects of spacecraft development projects, ensuring successful design, integration, testing, and launch. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space missions, driving innovation and excellence at every stage.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Sound like a good fit?
What You'll Do:
* Lead the overall development of spacecraft from conceptual design through final assembly, testing, launch, and operations. * Lead spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) to ensure compliance with mission requirements and timelines. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize design solutions. * Support launch integration activities, including interfacing with launch providers and ensuring all spacecraft systems are launch-ready. * Work closely with the research & development team to integrate cutting edge technological advancements into spacecraft design and development. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. * Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that all technical objectives are met on time and within budget. * Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to ensure deliverables are consistent with technical, budgetary, and schedule objectives Job Requirements What You'll Bring:
Minimum 5 years experience in spacecraft design to include systems and subsystems
Minimum 5 years experience in spacecraft assembly, integration and testing (AI&T)
Minimum 5 years experience with launch integration, including coordination with launch services providers
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance
What Sets You Apart:
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Understanding of space mission ground segments, including command and control systems.
Familiarity with orbital mechanics, spacecraft communications systems, and ground segments. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a focus on collaboration and team development. Additional Information:
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
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