Senior Technical Program Manager - Ground Systems

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 US 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 some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Technical Program Manager - Ground Systems

As the Technical Program Manager for the Ground system, you will work with teams across Astranis to drive all aspects of Ground program execution including software and hardware development and operations. This is a specialized high-impact, high-visibility role within the Technical Program Management team and is focused on leading and managing the ground-based infrastructure and systems that support satellite operations and missions. 

Role

• Develop integrated schedule for Ground infrastructure and operations including antenna and hub system development, deployment and operation of our global antenna network


• Drive priorities and execution of Ground development activities


• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule


• Identify and drive risks to closure


• Communicate and track progress effectively


• Negotiate with internal stakeholders and work with international customers on Ground infrastructure development and mission operations 


• Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives


• Support trade studies, reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), and anomaly resolution efforts

Requirements

• Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project 


• Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in a related engineering discipline 


• Strong 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


• >5 years engineering experience on large complex hardware, software and operations programs


• >3 years engineering management or project management experience


• Experience deploying and scaling operations and infrastructure internationally

Bonus

• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence


• Experience in the satellite communication industry or related fields is a plus


• Experience with US Government satellite architectures and requirements


• Experience with telecommunications and networks