CesiumAstro · 3 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $236K/yr
12+ years expCesiumAstro is a pioneering developer of communication systems for space and airborne platforms, seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee program performance and execution for various projects. The role involves managing customer interactions, collaborating across functional teams, and ensuring adherence to technical performance requirements while improving standard processes and mentoring program engineers.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Program performance and day-to-day execution for a large customer subsystem or a small to medium sized payload, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery
Be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews
Manage multiple customers
Work collaboratively with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk-based decision making
Serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements
Establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team
Measure program performance, and monitor progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion
Provide inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition
Assist the Director of Programs in improving standard processes, and implementing best practices for consistency across the Space Payloads portfolio of programs
Help in hiring and mentorship of program engineers
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12-15 years of Program Management or Subcontract Management Experience
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution
Experience in the aerospace industry as a system or design engineer
Develop and coordinate program requirements across product lines and with multiple subcontractors
Familiarity with RF, communication, or satellite systems
Experience managing cross functional and decentralized teams
Relevant CAM, risk management, EVMS, and risk based assessment experience
Experience developing work break down structures, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules
Experience managing programs with dynamic and multi-project interdependencies
Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs
Experience in NRE development programs
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
Experience working with government/military customers
Preferred
Experience working with proliferated architectures
Experience in DoD Acquisition Process
Program Manager Professional (PMP) Certified
Benefits
Company stock options
Health
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life
Disability
Retirement plans
Company
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$655.24MKey Investors
Trousdale VenturesExport-Import Bank of the United StatesAirbus Ventures,Forever Ventures
2026-02-02Series C· $270M
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
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