hawkeye360 · Herndon, VA
The Sovereign Program Manager supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of sovereign and national-level programs within the RF and space systems portfolio. This role blends technical knowledge in RF, satellite communications, payload systems, and space architecture with hands-on program management responsibilities. The position helps ensure programs meet customer mission needs, follow required security and compliance guidelines, and are executed reliably and on schedule. Your main responsibilities will be: Manage day-to-day program activities for sovereign RF and space initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and customer requirements are met. Serve as a technical and operational point of contact for sovereign customers and government partners. Provide technical support on RF system design, payload architectures, link performance, and waveform considerations. Coordinate work across multi-disciplinary engineering teams covering spacecraft, payload, ground systems, and RF subsystems. Monitor program baselines, risks, financial status, and contract deliverables to maintain program health. Ensure adherence to sovereign security guidelines, export controls, and specialized regulatory requirements. Support development of program plans, schedules, and technology updates that improve mission performance and system resilience. Work closely with engineering, operations, security, and supply chain teams to keep program execution aligned and integrated. Contribute technical input for design reviews, trade studies, and major program checkpoints. Promote strong team collaboration, clear communication, and consistent execution across program activities. Your skills and qualifications: Essential education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field preferred; advanced degree welcomed. 10+ years of experience in RF, satellite communications, or space systems. 5+ years supporting or managing…
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