Astrion · 11 hours ago
Technical Program Manager
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAstrion is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support satellite development and integration at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate. This role will function as a task lead/project manager, primarily as an individual contributor with potential for team leadership depending on the candidate’s experience and growth trajectory.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate project activities, including planning, tracking, documentation, reporting, and risk management
Support technical leads and researchers in defining and aligning program deliverables with contract requirements and AFRL goals
Facilitate regular communications with AFRL customers, engineering teams, and subcontractors
Monitor program schedule and milestones; identify issues and recommend solutions
Prepare and deliver high-quality documentation and presentations for internal and government audiences
Ensure timely submission of technical deliverables and project reports
Track budget execution and program resources in collaboration with the program manager
Potential to assume supervisory responsibilities based on candidate performance and program growth
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an engineering discipline
At least 3 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in a research, aerospace, defense, or advanced energy technology environment
Strong understanding of technical program lifecycles
Experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk on an engineering program
Comfortable managing task timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multi-disciplinary technical teams
Must be flexible in adapting to evolving project needs, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities
Able to communicate clearly with both technical personnel and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience working with Department of Defense or Government programs
Familiarity with nuclear power systems, space systems engineering, or advanced energy technologies
Prior experience supporting research and development (R&D) or technology demonstration efforts
Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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