Senior Technical Program Manager - Gen- 1- Spacecraft

Senior Technical Program Manager - Gen-1 Spacecraft

As the Technical Program Manager for the current fleet of satellites in space, you will drive anomaly resolution, orbit adjustment planning, demo activities and software version upgrades. You will work with all internal functional groups at Astranis as well as our customers to ensure our satellites are operating normally. 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 operations activities
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, including flight software, avionics, payload and ground stations as well as USG and Commercial Sales to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule
• Identify and drive risks to closure
• Communicate and track progress effectively
• Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering or Physics 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
• Prior hands-on experience managing hardware or software that successfully reached launch and on-orbit operations