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Technical Program Manager, USG Space Relays

Astranis· Operations
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San Francisco, CA$145k - $185kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Technical Program Manager role at Astranis focused on delivering Ka-band space-to-space relay services for US Government users. Lead end-to-end technical execution of multi-spacecraft flight programs from concept maturation through spacecraft production, ground network deployment, launch, and on-orbit demonstration. Customer-facing while coordinating with Astranis engineering teams to ensure program excellence.

Responsibilities

  • - Drive technical baseline execution across all program phases
  • - Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule and track TPMs (RF link margins, spacecraft mass/power margins, latency, pointing accuracy)
  • - Lead preparation, delivery, and closure for major customer milestone gates (System Design Reviews, Demonstration Readiness Review, Demonstration Performance Validation Review) and manage Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs)
  • - Own systems engineering and technical baseline management; decompose SRD specs, CONOPS, Ground Service Interface boundaries into actionable requirements
  • - Lead program-level verification and validation strategy across space, ground, and operations; manage compliance with environmental standards; coordinate RF testing; drive evidence for Authority to Connect (ATC)
  • - Partner with Program Manager, Technical Director, and segment leads across SEIT, Space, Ground, and Mission Operations
  • - Support Mission Operations through launch, GEO injection, on-orbit commissioning, live customer service scheduling, and concurrent link operations during 30-day measurement period
  • - Drive continuous improvement of USG program management processes, tools, and collaboration environments for team growth

Qualifications

  • - Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
  • - 7+ years in technical program management, project management, or systems engineering leadership in aerospace/defense/commercial space
  • - Track record in requirements flow-down, ICD development, budget tracking, trade studies, end-to-end V&V for complex spaceflight systems
  • - Experience managing US Government spaceflight programs through SRR/PDR/CDR/DRR/ORR and deliverables (DRDs/CDRLs)
  • - Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams in rapid, vertically integrated hardware development
  • - Excellent written and verbal presentation skills for Government stakeholders
  • - US Citizenship is required; Active Secret/TS clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI
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  • benefits([“All positions include equity and robust benefits including high-quality healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, and free on-site meals.”,

Skills

Required:Integrated Master Schedule

Benefits

  • equity
  • robust benefits including healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, free on-site catered meals
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Astranis

Advanced satellites for high orbits.

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.

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