Program Operations & Integration Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact team responsible for program integration, configuration discipline, and planning clarity to scale spacecraft design and manufacturing.
• Define and implement scheduling frameworks to improve reliability and ensure commitments reflect technical and supply chain realities.
• Drive integrated master schedule maturity across all spacecraft and ground programs.
• Balance commercial speed with US Government rigor, ensuring appropriate levels of auditability, traceability, and discipline.
• Integrate technology roadmaps and production ramp plans into executable schedules.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve delivery speed and reduce rework.
• Lead and develop a small team, establishing clear execution standards and accountability.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, space, automotive, or other complex hardware environments.
• Engineering background in systems, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or a similar discipline.
• Deep experience building and managing integrated master schedules in technically complex programs.
• Experience supporting commercial and/or US Government programs.
• Strong understanding of configuration management and lifecycle integration.
• Proven experience leading small, high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and bring clarity to ambiguous, complex challenges.
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status is required due to export regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling hardware production organizations.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership in execution-heavy environments.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, ERP, MES, or PLM systems.
• Experience integrating cost account management with program schedules.
• Proficiency in data analytics or Python.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($165,000 - $220,000 USD).
• 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.

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and a growing backlog of commercial contracts, we are scaling rapidly from our headquarters in Northern California.