Senior Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive propulsion, mechanical, and thermal engineering development by guiding projects from initiation to closure
• Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for Mechanical, Propulsion, and Thermal subsystems
• Proactively identify and solve cross-discipline challenges to ensure projects meet schedule and budget objectives
• Serve as a liaison between the development engineering team and stakeholders in supply chain, software, and operations
• Track and document project progress while driving risk and opportunity implementation
• Work closely with the Program Management team to implement PM best practices and processes across the company

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• More than 3 years of experience in a project management role
• More than 3 years of experience in an engineering role
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and overcome obstacles with creative solutions
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status (required for export control compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($150,000 - $210,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• 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 already on orbit and a growing backlog of commercial contracts, Astranis is a leader in satellite communications, backed by top-tier investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Blackrock.