- At Near Space Labs we design, build and operate a fleet of stratospheric robots to image the Earth. We launch our proprietary, balloon-based imaging robots to heights between 40,000 and 60,000 feet. From this vantage point, we capture petabytes of imagery for a variety of use cases
- We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to coordinate the lifecycle of new features and upgrades across R&D;, Manufacturing, and Fleet Management
- Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for aligning cross-functional requirements, managing critical-path schedules, and ensuring that our technical standards are met from prototype to deployment
- We are looking for a systems-thinker who can manage the complexity of deploying new hardware to real-life applications, while fostering a culture of disciplined execution
- Create and co-own the project plans and schedule for new features, from inception to deployment in the field
- Coordinate and trade-off the inputs and needs of the different departments involved in a feature release




- Coordinate project gates such as acceptance reviews and others
- Communicate with Flight Operations on the status of feature requests and releases
- Evolve or streamline the existing processes for hardware development and manufacturing in an aerospace environment, with the idóneo balance of agility and rigour
- Enhance the tooling that supports development processes, configuration management and traceability if needed
- Lead cross-functional projects with other teams like data engineering, flight operations and product
Benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Flexible PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunity for equity- Experience in project management in engineering environments with real-life tradeoffs
- 10+ years of experience, of which 2+ in a similar role
- Hands-on experience with design, manufacturing or test processes in Robotics, Aeronautics, Drones, Auto, IoT, or a similar field containing hardware and embedded softwa

📌 Technical Program Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Near Space Labs
📍 Barcelona