Menlo Ventures
Senior Technical Program Manager, RF and Regulatory
Menlo Ventures, Laguna Beach, California, us, 92652
A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together
YOUR MISSION True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead mission‑critical ground station, communication, and regulatory programs across our missions. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in RF communications and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements in both spectrum and spacecraft imaging licensing. The candidate must be comfortable operating in fast‑paced, regulated environments and be able to drive alignment across engineering, security, legal, compliance, and business operations teams. Your expertise in working with external stakeholders to facilitate timely and positive outcomes will play a key role in advancing our national security mission and operational excellence in the space domain.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the full spectrum of spacecraft licensing, ground station coordination, and RF platform development for all True Anomaly missions
Ensure alignment across the organization for regulatory and RF requirements to ensure compliance and closure where gaps exist
Direct the responsibilities and activities of internal and, where necessary, external stakeholders to support regulatory programs including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions
Support the Program Management Organization in identifying, providing risk assessments, schedule estimates, and recommendations for mitigations of known issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance
Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day‑to‑day issues to deliver operational licenses for True Anomaly spacecraft
Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance
Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables
Lead preparation of applications, studies, and deliverables
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting spacecraft and/or ground station FCC and NOAA license applications to tight timelines
Strong presentation skills
High attention to detail
Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
Ability to accommodate multiple projects
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 1 year of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree
Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Ability to work within a cross‑functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments
Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs
Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
COMPENSATION
Colorado Base Salary:
$140,000-$190,000
California Base Salary:
$145,000-$200,000
Equity + Benefits
including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Location — successful candidates will be located near our Denver or Long Beach facilities. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
Work environment — the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
Physical demands — the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together
YOUR MISSION True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead mission‑critical ground station, communication, and regulatory programs across our missions. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in RF communications and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements in both spectrum and spacecraft imaging licensing. The candidate must be comfortable operating in fast‑paced, regulated environments and be able to drive alignment across engineering, security, legal, compliance, and business operations teams. Your expertise in working with external stakeholders to facilitate timely and positive outcomes will play a key role in advancing our national security mission and operational excellence in the space domain.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the full spectrum of spacecraft licensing, ground station coordination, and RF platform development for all True Anomaly missions
Ensure alignment across the organization for regulatory and RF requirements to ensure compliance and closure where gaps exist
Direct the responsibilities and activities of internal and, where necessary, external stakeholders to support regulatory programs including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions
Support the Program Management Organization in identifying, providing risk assessments, schedule estimates, and recommendations for mitigations of known issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance
Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day‑to‑day issues to deliver operational licenses for True Anomaly spacecraft
Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance
Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables
Lead preparation of applications, studies, and deliverables
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting spacecraft and/or ground station FCC and NOAA license applications to tight timelines
Strong presentation skills
High attention to detail
Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
Ability to accommodate multiple projects
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 1 year of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree
Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Ability to work within a cross‑functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments
Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs
Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
COMPENSATION
Colorado Base Salary:
$140,000-$190,000
California Base Salary:
$145,000-$200,000
Equity + Benefits
including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Location — successful candidates will be located near our Denver or Long Beach facilities. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
Work environment — the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
Physical demands — the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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