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This is not just a job. We show up each day ready to explore the unlimited possibilities of space-based technologies and utilize them to combat the most critical problems. We believe that with passion, purpose, risk taking, and willingness to learn, we can make a positive impact on the world.
Role - Program Manager
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ABOUT LITTLE PLACE LABS
Little Place Labs is reimagining how satellites process and deliver intelligence from orbit. We specialize in satellite edge computing, developing advanced solutions that process data directly on board, enabling real-time analysis, rapid decision-making, and a significant reduction in data downlink needs. Our vision is to turn satellites into autonomous, intelligent systems that don’t just capture data, but interpret it instantly. This capability unlocks critical advantages across defense, environmental monitoring, and global communications, providing insights with speed, efficiency, and security right from space.
Based across the US, Europe, and India, our team works on solving complex challenges in earth observation, space situational awareness, and autonomous satellite operations. Our rapidly growing team of mission-driven, space enthusiasts is passionate, innovative, and committed to a better future for planet Earth, the little place that we all call home.
Our current product is Orbitfy which was paid through US Air Force small business funds. Orbitfy is a software program that operates on a satellite and processes and analyzes electro-optical satellite imagery directly in orbit. The result is a compressed JPEG fi le and textualized imagery report of its analysis in less than 3 minutes after the image has been taken by the satellite. It then transmits this smaller data fi le via intersatellite link relay to allow decision makers to get the data faster.
Orbitfy is the foundation of our company, and we are looking to expand its capabilities into other modalities such as SAR imagery, radio frequency signals and compression of data for transport over radio and optical mediums. Each of these expansions require a separate line of eff ort to be ran with an understanding of the problem we are trying to solve and what decisions the data we are producing can support.
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WHY JOIN US
At Little Place Labs, you will:
- Be at the cutting edge of Edge AI in space, shaping the future of real-time satellite intelligence.
- Collaborate with a team of ambitious engineers, scientists, and product leaders building breakthrough technology.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first culture while making a global impact.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Remote - Full-Time Intern role
Little Place Labs is looking for a skilled and driven Program Manager to ensure the lines of eff ort we are building off of Orbitfy are in-line with stated requirements in addition to identifying new requirements to achieve new capabilities and enhancements. About 90% of our customer base is the military and intelligence community. We need expertise in not just understanding the customer needs, but what the problem is we are trying to solve. While this position is focused on enhancing and improving an already existing software program, there is potential for additional programs to be created that are part of the Orbitfy core that this position would also be responsible for.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help translate DoD customer needs into project scope, objectives and requirements into tasks to be achieved by team members working on Orbitfy
- Lead regularly scheduled meetings to ensure tasks and other program eff orts are kept on-time and in-line with the stated requirements of the Orbitfy
- Collect and provide data points that are used to inform the company’s objectives and key results metrics for product performance
- Identify and manage the team resources needed to ensure objectives and tasks will be completed on time and within scope
- Work with company team members to establish a definition of done for each task and requirement as part of the Orbitfy program
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COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS (Good to have)
- Experience in space-based data collection operations, processes and methods
- Understanding of the US government contracting process
- Experience working with geographically separated teams
- Experience working with a Program Executive Officer highly desired
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired
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REQUIREMENTS
- US citizen
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years’ relevant experience
- At least 7+ years’ experience performing program management duties
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- At least 3 years’ experience working in a leadership role supervising 10 or more team members
- Basic understanding of data processing and data transport methodologies
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INTERESTED? GOT QUESTIONS?
Reach out to us at jobs@littleplace.com with your CV or LinkedIn profile.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Individuals seeking employment at Little Place Labs are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
