The RoleWe are seeking a General Manager, In-Space Propulsion to lead one of our fastest-growing business units, headquartered in Redmond, WA, spanning Chemical, Electric, and Exploration Systems Propulsion. This is a full P&L leadership role driving strategy, customer relationships, operational excellence, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities:- Own full P&L: revenue growth, profitability, cost control, and margin expansion
- Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships
- Drive new business capture and market expansion
- Ensure program execution excellence across the portfolio
- Champion innovation and long-range technology investment
- Build a high-performance, accountable team culture
- Lead with integrity, ethics, and a Lean mindset
Why This Role MattersThis is a chance to shape how humanity moves through space. Demand for in-space propulsion - orbit raising, station keeping, collision avoidance, tactical maneuvers, and responsive repositioning - is compounding as hundreds of new satellites come online. The foundation is laid. Now we need a bold leader to build on it.
Basic Qualifications- Senior leadership experience in Aerospace & Defense, with direct P&L ownership and accountability for financial results
- Proven track record driving revenue growth, profitability, and margin expansion in complex program environments
- Experience leading engineering, manufacturing, program management, or operational organizations
- Demonstrated success building accountable, high-performance teams
- Bachelor's degree
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in the space industry across national security, civil, or commercial sectors
- Advanced degree in a technical or business discipline
- Background spanning multiple functions - engineering, operations, finance, or program management
- Experience navigating and growing businesses during periods of significant organizational change
