Technical Program Manager, USG Programs · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:21:20 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · $150,000-$200,000 USD · onsite

As a USG Technical Program Manager, you will play a critical role driving execution of Astranis's U.S. Government satellite programs from concept through delivery. Reporting to the Director of USG Programs, you will own program outcomes across schedule, cost, risk, and customer interface. This role requires both programmatic leadership and technical depth , balancing hands-on problem solving with strategic oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

Owning government-related program execution from concept to completion, ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions

Developing, maintaining, and communicating program schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery

Leading the risk management process including documentation, tracking of mitigation plans, and approval of risk closure

Delivering programs that meet all technical and programmatic requirements by tracking and reporting key performance metrics

Driving periodic internal and external program reviews, highlighting schedule trends, risks, and progress against key milestones

Serving as the primary customer interface for government programs, leading design reviews, reporting, and milestone readiness

Coordinating with engineering, operations, and mission assurance teams to ensure alignment on requirements, interfaces, and design development

Resolving technical issues by driving trade analyses and decision-making across complex mission constraints

Ensuring all customer requirements and CONOPS are met across system, space, and ground segments

Leading technical preparation for major program milestone reviews and internal readiness gates

Overseeing preparation of system documentation and operational manuals to enable handover, operations, and sustainment

Requirements include:

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