
Technical Program Manager, USG Programs
As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Technical Program Manager, USG
As a Technical Program Manager for USG Programs, you will lead government-focused satellite development programs from concept to delivery. You’ll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of high-impact initiatives—ranging from internal R&D to full multi-spacecraft missions—within our U.S. Government portfolio.
This role requires strong technical fluency, systems-level thinking, and a demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will own schedules, risk plans, and cost/technical metrics, and act as the primary interface with government customers. This position reports to the Director of USG Programs.
Role:
- Lead government-related programs from early-stage concept through final delivery.
- Own end-to-end program execution for efforts spanning internal R&D to full missions.
- Develop and maintain detailed program schedules to drive execution and resource alignment.
- Lead risk management efforts, including documentation, burn-down tracking, and risk closure.
- Track and report key technical and programmatic metrics such as mass, cost, and delivery forecasts.
- Drive recurring internal reviews—covering schedule trends, risks, and performance to key metrics.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for external-facing USG programs.
- Prepare and present program status and design reviews to customer stakeholders.
- Coordinate technical trade studies and major program decisions with Astranis technical leadership.
- Build and improve scalable internal processes to ensure repeatable program success.
- Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new teammates for the USG team.
Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering).
- 10+ years of experience in program or project management within the space industry.
Experience executing US Government contracts and navigating their programmatic requirements. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical presentation skills with experience briefing government stakeholders.
- Ability to operate autonomously and adapt in a high-velocity startup environment.
Strong organizational skills; capable of managing competing priorities and multiple programs. - US Citizenship required.
- Eligible to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Bonus
- Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
- Experience with systems engineering and requirements management.
Background in Digital Systems Engineering. - Experience with USG cryptographic systems and secure communications architectures.
- Exposure to optical and RF payload development.
- Active TS/SCI clearance within the last 2 years.
- Working knowledge of the commercial SATCOM industry.
Base Salary
$150 - $200,000 USD
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