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Senior Technical Program Manager - Spacecraft

Astranis

Sep 12
Secret
Unspecified
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Management
San Francisco, CA (On-Site/Office)

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Technical Program Manager - Spacecraft

As the Technical Program Manager for the entire spacecraft bus for a major program, you will work with the Program Manager to drive all aspects of program execution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within the Technical Program Management team in Engineering.
Role
  • Develop integrated schedule with measurable milestones for spacecraft bus system including Avionics, Power, Mechanical, Propulsion and Thermal subsystems
  • Drive priorities and execution of spacecraft bus activities
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to identify and develop parts lists for the program
  • Identify and drive risks to closure
  • Communicate and track progress effectively
  • Negotiate with internal stakeholders and develop negotiation strategies for external partners
  • Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives
Requirements
  • Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project
  • Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline
  • Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing
  • Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
  • >5 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs
  • >3 years engineering management or project management experience
Bonus
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence


What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$150,000 - $210,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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