Astranis Space Technologies
Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineerin
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Technical Project Manager – Propulsion, Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly‑sophisticated customers across the globe—large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the U.S. military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite‑communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from top investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of a 153,000‑sq.‑ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Role As a Senior Technical Project Manager at Astranis you will play a critical role in driving the propulsion, mechanical, and thermal engineering development across all of our programs. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. This involves significant cross‑functional collaboration and adapting to challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and solve cross‑discipline challenges
Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for Mechanical, Propulsion and Thermal subsystems
Track and document project progress
Serve as a liaison between the development engineering team and other project stakeholders, such as supply chain, software and operations
Drive risk and opportunity implementation and organization
Identify and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on schedule
Work closely with the Program Management team to ensure PM best practices and processes are implemented across Astranis
Requirements
BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
More than 3 years in a project management role
More than 3 years in an engineering role
Highly detail‑oriented
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
Bonus
Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets
What we offer
Competitive base pay ranging from $150,000 to $210,000 USD
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
Company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO and 401(k) retirement plan
Free on‑site catered meals
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
As set forth in Astranis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Astranis is the preferred satellite‑communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from top investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of a 153,000‑sq.‑ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Role As a Senior Technical Project Manager at Astranis you will play a critical role in driving the propulsion, mechanical, and thermal engineering development across all of our programs. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. This involves significant cross‑functional collaboration and adapting to challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and solve cross‑discipline challenges
Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for Mechanical, Propulsion and Thermal subsystems
Track and document project progress
Serve as a liaison between the development engineering team and other project stakeholders, such as supply chain, software and operations
Drive risk and opportunity implementation and organization
Identify and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on schedule
Work closely with the Program Management team to ensure PM best practices and processes are implemented across Astranis
Requirements
BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
More than 3 years in a project management role
More than 3 years in an engineering role
Highly detail‑oriented
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
Bonus
Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets
What we offer
Competitive base pay ranging from $150,000 to $210,000 USD
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
Company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO and 401(k) retirement plan
Free on‑site catered meals
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
As set forth in Astranis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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