Senior Technical Program Manager - Gen- 1- Spacecraft
About the role
Senior Technical Program Manager for Gen-1 spacecraft responsible for anomaly resolution, orbit adjustment planning, demo activities, and software version upgrades. Requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, USG, and Commercial teams to keep satellites operating on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Develop integrated schedule with measurable milestones for the program
- Drive priorities and execution of spacecraft operations activities
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, including flight software, avionics, payload and ground stations as well as USG and Commercial Sales to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule
- Identify and drive risks to closure
- Communicate and track progress effectively
- Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering or Physics discipline
- Excellent 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
- >7 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs
- >3 years engineering management or program/project management experience
Skills
Benefits
- equity
- high-quality company-subsidized healthcare
- disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- flexible PTO
- free on-site catered meals
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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