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Technical Program Manager, USG Space Relays

Astranis
Location
San Francisco
Posted
18 days ago
Department
5101 USG Programs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 7+ years of technical program management, project management, or systems engineering leadership within aerospace, defense, or commercial space systems
  • Demonstrated track record leading requirements flow-down, ICD development, technical budget tracking, trade studies, and end-to-end V&V campaigns for complex spaceflight systems
  • Proven experience managing U.S. Government (NASA, DoW, or IC) spaceflight programs through formal review gates (SRR, PDR, CDR, DRR, ORR) and formal deliverable lifecycles (DRDs/CDRLs)
  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional engineering teams in a rapid, agile, vertically integrated hardware development and manufacturing environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills, with demonstrated experience presenting complex technical baseline trades, risk mitigations, and schedule critical paths to Government stakeholders
Nice to have
  • Direct experience with NASA SCaN, TDRSS, CSP, NextSTEP programs, or NASA center processes (MSFC, GSFC), including familiarity with NASA-STD guidelines and tailored GEVS qualification
  • Domain understanding of space-to-space RF communications, bent-pipe or regenerative payloads, frequency planning, digital IF/SDR architectures, and dynamic link budget analysis
  • Experience with satellite ground station deployment, data transport, and automated service scheduling interfaces (APIs/GUIs)
  • Direct background in spacecraft assembly, integration, environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, acoustic), launch vehicle integration, and on-orbit operations
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 security controls, CMMC, FedRAMP, Commercial Architecture Security Questionnaire (CASQ), or obtaining USG Authority to Connect (ATC)
What the job really is

As a Technical Program Manager at Astranis, you will oversee the technical execution of multi-spacecraft flight programs for the US Government, ensuring successful delivery from concept to on-orbit demonstration. Your role involves managing schedules, tracking technical performance metrics, leading verification and validation strategies, and collaborating with engineering teams and government stakeholders to meet stringent requirements.

Benefits
  • Compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits
  • Significant equity package via incentive stock options
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technical stack or tools used in the role
  • The position requires active security clearance, which may limit candidate eligibility
  • The role involves significant interaction with government stakeholders, which may come with additional compliance and reporting requirements
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