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Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering
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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 Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering
As a Senior Technical Project Manager at Astranis, you will play a critical role in driving the propulsion, mechanical and thermal engineering development across all of our programs. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. This involves significant cross-functional collaboration and adapting to challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Role
- Proactively identify and solve cross-discipline challenges
- Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for Mechanical, Propulsion and Thermal subsystems
- Track and document project progress
- Serve as a liaison between the development engineering team and other project stakeholders, such as supply chain, software and operations
- Drive risk and opportunity implementation and organization
- Identify and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on schedule
- Work closely within the Program Management team to ensure PM best practices and processes are implemented across Astranis
Requirements
- BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- >3 years in a project management role
- >3 years in an engineering role
- Strong communication skills
- Highly detail oriented
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
Bonus
- Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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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 - Ground Systems
As the Technical Program Manager for the Ground system, you will work with teams across Astranis to drive all aspects of Ground program execution including software and hardware development and operations. This is a specialized high-impact, high-visibility role within the Technical Program Management team and is focused on leading and managing the ground-based infrastructure and systems that support satellite operations and missions.
Role
- Develop integrated schedule for Ground infrastructure and operations including antenna and hub system development, deployment and operation of our global antenna network
- Drive priorities and execution of Ground development activities
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule
- Identify and drive risks to closure
- Communicate and track progress effectively
- Negotiate with internal stakeholders and work with international customers on Ground infrastructure development and mission operations
- Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives
- Support trade studies, reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), and anomaly resolution efforts
Requirements
- Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project
- Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in a related 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, software and operations programs
- >3 years engineering management or project management experience
- Experience deploying and scaling operations and infrastructure internationally
Bonus
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience in the satellite communication industry or related fields is a plus
- Experience with US Government satellite architectures and requirements
- Experience with telecommunications and networks
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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Senior Technical Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration
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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 Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration
As the Technical Project Manager for program operations & integration, you will be responsible for shaping how we integrate and manage all of our programs at Astranis. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within the Technical Program Management team in Engineering.
Role
- Drive resource loading into schedules and optimize task timing across multiple programs
- Develop program management automation strategies and implement across programs
- Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives
- Ability to develop and manage detailed, discrete program budgets within a complex, dynamic environment
- Develop and implement program performance standards and dashboards; develop data pipelines
- Develop and implement cost account management processes for engineering team, specifically focusing on linkages to schedules and program plans and tie in to financial tools
- Manage execution of special projects
- Develop integrated master schedules for various programs; mentor and train project managers on scheduling best practices
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 data analytics skills
- 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 program planning experience
- >3 years engineering management or project management experience
Bonus
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience with US Government programs
- Python coding experience
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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Senior Technical Project Manager - Payload Engineering
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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 Project Manager - Payload Engineering
As a Senior Technical Project Manager at Astranis, you will play a critical role in driving the RF and communications engineering development across all of our programs. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. This involves significant cross-functional collaboration and adapting to challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Role
- Proactively identify and solve cross-discipline challenges
- Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for all payload units and subsystems
- Track and document project progress
- Serve as a liaison between the development engineering team and other project stakeholders, such as supply chain, software and operations
- Drive risk and opportunity implementation and organization
- Identify and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on schedule
- Work closely within the Program Management team to ensure PM best practices and processes are implemented across Astranis
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or similar
- >3 years in a project management role
- >3 years in an engineering role
- Strong communication skills
- Highly detail oriented
- Engineering experience in circuit design, electromagnetics and signal processing
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
Bonus
- Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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Senior Technical Program Manager - Gen- 1- Spacecraft
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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 - Gen-1 Spacecraft
As the Technical Program Manager for a future block of satellites, you will drive all aspects of program execution from the design phase through production and launch. You will work with all internal functional groups at Astranis as well as our customers and launch provider to ensure our satellites are built successfully and launched on time. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within the Technical Program Management team in Engineering.
Role
- Develop integrated schedule with measurable milestones for the program
- Drive priorities and execution of spacecraft development 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
- 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
- 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
Bonus
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Astranis
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.
Team Lead of Program Integration & Operations
As the Team Lead of Program Integration & Operations, you will help build and run the execution backbone of our program management organization. You will lead a small, high-impact team responsible for program integration, configuration discipline, and planning clarity as we scale spacecraft design, manufacturing and ground operations. This role combines direct execution with team leadership. You will personally lead high-impact initiatives while building the capabilities and standards of the team.We operate in a hybrid environment: commercial spacecraft development that demands speed and iteration, alongside US Government programs that require higher levels of rigor, traceability, and commitment discipline. This role ensures we apply the appropriate level of structure to each — maintaining agility where possible and enforcing rigor where necessary. As we scale spacecraft production and operations, execution precision and speed become a competitive advantage. This role will shape how we translate engineering designs into reliable delivery — ensuring our roadmap, resources, and commitments remain aligned as complexity grows, across both commercial and US Government programs.You will have meaningful ownership within Engineering and the opportunity to build durable, high-leverage operating mechanisms that directly improve delivery outcomes.
Role
Program Planning
- Define and implement low-, medium-, and high-confidence scheduling frameworks and clearly establish when each is appropriate
- Improve schedule reliability without increasing unnecessary overhead
- Ensure commitments reflect technical, supply chain, and production realities
- Drive integrated master schedule maturity across all spacecraft and ground programs
- Establish simple, high-signal metrics that improve predictability and risk visibility
Commercial Speed & USG Rigor Balance
- Right-size planning and baseline standards across commercial and US Government programs
- Ensure auditability and traceability where contractually required
- Maintain agility in fast-moving development efforts while strengthening discipline for externally committed programs
- Partner with Finance and Sales to align schedule realism with cost and contractual obligations
Roadmap & Portfolio Integration
- Integrate technology roadmap, production ramp plans, and mission timelines into executable schedules
- Ensure roadmap shifts are systematically reflected in program baselines
- Enable scenario planning and cross-program trade studies
- Translate long-term strategy into clear near-term execution plans
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and develop a small team across configuration management and program operations
- Personally drive critical cross-functional initiatives alongside the team
- Establish clear execution standards and accountability
- Serve as an integration point across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance
Operational Scaling
- Identify bottlenecks and sources of rework across programs and implement targeted, practical solutions
- Strengthen integration between configuration, cost, and schedule systems
- Introduce structure only where it reduces execution risk or improves delivery speed
- Support the transition from development-focused programs to higher-rate production
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, space, automotive, or other complex hardware environments
- Engineering background (systems, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar)
- Deep experience building and managing integrated master schedules in technically complex programs
- Demonstrated ability to introduce structure in fast-paced, high-performance environments without creating unnecessary overhead
- Experience supporting commercial and/or US Government programs
- Strong understanding of configuration management and lifecycle integration
- Experience leading small, high-performing teams
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and bringing clarity to complex, cross-functional challenges
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate tradeoffs, risk, and execution strategy clearly
Bonus
- Experience scaling hardware production organizations
- Experience working closely with senior leadership in execution-heavy environments
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, ERP, MES, or PLM systems
- Experience integrating cost account management with program schedules
- Data analytics or Python experience
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Astranis