Senior Technical Program Manager - Gen- 1- Spacecraft

Astranis · San Francisco · Product

Posted 2026-11-04

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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

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$150,000—$205,000 USD

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