Astranis
Senior Technical Program Manager - Gen- 1- Spacecraft
$150K–$205K
San Francisco +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2025
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- >7 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs; >3 years engineering management or program/project management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering or Physics discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required.
About the job
Drives operations and program execution for Astranis’s in-orbit Gen-1 satellite fleet, including anomaly resolution, orbit planning, demonstrations, and software upgrades.
What you'll do
- Develop integrated program schedules with measurable milestones and drive spacecraft operations priorities and execution.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, USG, and Commercial Sales to remove obstacles and keep work on schedule; identify and close risks.
- Track and communicate progress, and develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering or Physics discipline.
- Excellent internal and external communication skills.
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document and communicate tactical plans.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.
- Hands-on experience managing hardware or software that successfully reached launch and on-orbit operations.
Pay
$150,000 — $205,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence
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