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Civil Space Sales Manager

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San Francisco 5101 USG Programs 1w ago

Technical Program Manager, USG Programs

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Civil Space Sales Manager

Astranis · San Francisco

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5101 USG Programs San Francisco DC Posted May 1, 2026

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.

Civil Space Sales Manager

This position will be responsible for shaping and capturing U.S. government (USG) civil space business opportunities. The ideal candidate for this role has both technical and/or business training as well as customer-facing experience with the civil space community including NASA, NOAA, and national laboratories, with a strong background in developing new space missions and concepts. This position will include personal interaction with Government program managers, senior decision makers, industry partners, and stakeholder associations. The position involves regular exchanges with Astranis senior management, program management, engineering, operations, and legal teams. This position will report to the Senior Director of USG Sales and Solutions Engineering: Gilbert Tseng.

Role

Support the building of relationships and interacting with Astranis customers and partners within the civil space communities, including NASA, NOAA, national laboratories
Support the broader USG sales teams in their interactions with Astranis customers and partners within these agencies
Improve awareness of Astranis solutions within the civil space communities by identifying and engaging with key decision-makers in civil space organizations
Develop Astranis positions on civil space issues and communicate those positions to NASA or other civil space offices
Develop materials in support of customer interactions including: Preparation of written materials (talking papers and briefings), materials to support the shaping of requirements that align Astranis capabilities with civil space mission priorities, and responses to requests for information
Develop, manage and support proposal activities including: Proposal leadership activities such as capture manager, proposal manager, or volume lead; Development and writing of proposals; Aiding the broader Astranis team on proposal activities
Track civil space programs of interest, including budget, Congressional actions, industry participation, and technical requirements, in collaboration with the Astranis government relations consultants
Assess competitor capabilities and offerings to understand the competitiveness of our offerings across USG and commercial markets
Identify opportunities for industry partnerships to expand Astranis systems capabilities, product offerings, and access to civil space pursuits
Represent Astrans in related trade associations, coalitions, and conferences

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in engineering or hard science
At least 5 years of experience in engineering, program management, corporate strategy, or USG sales/business development
Working knowledge of US civil space community, commercial space industry, associated organizations and on-going programs
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 40% of time
Strong motivation to form product offerings to expand USG market share
Excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Bonus

B.S. in engineering or B.A. in business
At least 7 years of experience in engineering, program management, corporate strategy, or USG sales/business development
Working knowledge of satellites, space science and weather systems / architectures and missions
Federal-level capture/proposal management and/or government acquisition experience
Eligible to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Less than 5 years since previously active TS//SCI Security Clearance
Based in the National Capital Region (NCR) or San Francisco

What we offer:

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

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.

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

$115,000—$185,000 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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Technical Program Manager, USG Programs

Astranis · San Francisco

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5101 USG Programs San Francisco Posted May 1, 2026

Technical Program Manager, USG Programs

As a USG Technical Program Manager, you will play a critical role driving execution of Astranis’s U.S. Government satellite programs from concept through delivery. Reporting to the Director of USG Programs, you will own program outcomes across schedule, cost, risk, and customer interface. This role requires both programmatic leadership and technical depth — balancing hands-on problem solving with strategic oversight. You will manage and drive trade studies to optimize mission system architectures, coordinate across spacecraft and ground segments, and ensure technical, contractual, and mission requirements are met. You will also help scale Astranis’s USG program execution frameworks and cross-functional processes as our portfolio expands.

Role

Own government-related program execution from concept to completion, ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions
Develop, maintain, and communicate program schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery
Lead the risk management process including documentation, tracking of mitigation plans, and approval of risk closure
Deliver programs that meet all technical and programmatic requirements by tracking and reporting key performance metrics
Drive periodic internal and external program reviews, highlighting schedule trends, risks, and progress against key milestones
Serve as the primary customer interface for government programs, leading design reviews, reporting, and milestone readiness
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and mission assurance teams to ensure alignment on requirements, interfaces, and design development
Resolve technical issues by driving trade analyses and decision-making across complex mission constraints
Ensure all customer requirements and CONOPS are met across system, space, and ground segments
Lead technical preparation for major program milestone reviews and internal readiness gates
Oversee preparation of system documentation and operational manuals to enable handover, operations, and sustainment
Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of additional teammates as the USG program portfolio grows

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline
7+ years of program or project management experience within aerospace or space systems
Experience with the U.S. Government contracts and customer interactions
Proven ability to plan and execute complex technical programs in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and presentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to document and communicate tactical plans, risks, and mitigations clearly
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
U.S. Citizen; eligible to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Willing to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph

Bonus

Working knowledge of National Security and Civil Space organizations and programs
Experience with cost account management principles and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
Systems engineering experience including requirements definition, verification, and validation
Familiarity with mission operations, ground planning, and CONOPS development
Experience with optical or RF payloads, payload integration, interface control, and spacecraft AI&T
Ability to define and communicate solutions to complex technical and programmatic problems for both internal and external audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal awareness, and proven ability to build alignment across diverse teams

What we offer:

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

Base Salary

$150,000—$200,000 USD

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

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