Astranis Space Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, USG Programs
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expAstranis Space Technologies is a company that builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. The Technical Program Manager for USG Programs will drive execution of U.S. Government satellite programs from concept through delivery, managing program outcomes across schedule, cost, risk, and customer interface.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
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