Technical Program Manager, USG Programs

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.

• Own government-related program execution from concept to completion, ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions
• Develop, maintain, and communicate program schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery
• Lead the risk management process including documentation, tracking of mitigation plans, and approval of risk closure
• Deliver programs that meet all technical and programmatic requirements by tracking and reporting key performance metrics
• Drive periodic internal and external program reviews, highlighting schedule trends, risks, and progress against key milestones
• Serve as the primary customer interface for government programs, leading design reviews, reporting, and milestone readiness
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and mission assurance teams to ensure alignment on requirements, interfaces, and design development
• Resolve technical issues by driving trade analyses and decision-making across complex mission constraints
• Ensure all customer requirements and CONOPS are met across system, space, and ground segments
• Lead technical preparation for major program milestone reviews and internal readiness gates
• Oversee preparation of system documentation and operational manuals to enable handover, operations, and sustainment
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of additional teammates as the USG program portfolio grows

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of program or project management experience within aerospace or space systems
• Experience with the U.S. Government contracts and customer interactions
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex technical programs in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to document and communicate tactical plans, risks, and mitigations clearly
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
• U.S. Citizen; eligible to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Willing to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph

• Working knowledge of National Security and Civil Space organizations and programs
• Experience with cost account management principles and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
• Systems engineering experience including requirements definition, verification, and validation
• Familiarity with mission operations, ground planning, and CONOPS development
• Experience with optical or RF payloads, payload integration, interface control, and spacecraft AI&T
• Ability to define and communicate solutions to complex technical and programmatic problems for both internal and external audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal awareness, and proven ability to build alignment across diverse teams

Base Salary $150,000 - $200,000 USD

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.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.