Portal Space Systems
Portal Space Systems is seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to build, lead, and scale production operations at its satellite manufacturing facility in Bothell, WA. This foundational leadership role is responsible for establishing production processes, developing the production team, and ensuring safe, consistent, and efficient execution as the business transitions from early builds to sustained rate production. The role involves owning day-to-day production execution, workforce readiness, production planning, and operational performance while collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Maintenance, and EHS specialists.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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