Space Systems Program Director

About the Role

As the Space Systems Program Director at NordSpace, you will lead NordSpace Phase 2 and 3 space systems go-to-market strategy, ranging from satellite development for external customers to NordSpace internal space systems application layer.

Key Responsibilities

Drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for satellite systems and space-related hardware/software, aligning business goals with commercial and government/defence customer needs and technological feasibility.

Embrace an agile product development approach, leading rapid cycles of prototyping, testing, and iteration to validate features and accelerate delivery.

Engage directly with customers, prospects, partners, and internal engineering teams to capture market opportunities and user requirements. Translate user feedback and market insights into actionable product requirements and prioritized backlogs.

Monitor competitive landscape and emerging space technologies. Prepare business cases, budget forecasts, and support pricing strategy.

Facilitate go-to-market strategies and sales enablement through targeted messaging, technical content, and customer engagement. Lead writing of proposals and bid submissions to relevant RFPs.

Support commercial teams at customer meetings and trade shows as the product subject matter expert. Represent NordSpace at industry forums.

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing, customer operations, regulatory affairs, and finance.

Manage product lifecycle post-launch, tracking KPIs, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related.

Minimum 5+ years professional experience in space systems or satellite product management, ground segment software, or related aerospace domains.

Expertise in agile product development including sprint planning, backlog management, iterative delivery.

Strong understanding of satellite systems, space mission operations, ground segment infrastructure, or satellite communication networks.

Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear product specifications and user stories.

Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams in engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support.

Business-oriented mindset with skills in market assessment, business case development, and P&L contribution.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience representing products publicly and supporting customer-facing events.

Familiarity with space industry standards, regulatory environments, and export compliance is an advantage.

Prior experience at satellite constellation operators (Starlink, Amazon Kuiper, Kepler Communications) or space technology startups strongly preferred.

Results-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Location: full-time in-person at Markham, Ontario or St. Johns, Newfoundland. Occasional travel to Ottawa and St. Lawrence, Newfoundland.

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