Role
Drive technical baseline execution across all program phases
Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule and track critical Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) including RF link margins, spacecraft mass/power margins, latency, and pointing accuracy.
Lead technical preparation, delivery, and closure for major customer milestone gates (System Design Reviews, Demonstration Readiness Review, and Demonstration Performance Validation Review) and manage formal Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs).
Own overarching systems engineering and technical baseline management for the mission. Decompose and flow down Government Service Requirements Document (SRD) specifications, mission CONOPS, and Ground Service Interface (GSI) boundaries into actionable segment- and unit-level requirements
Lead the program-level verification and validation (V&V) strategy across space, ground, and operations segments. Manage compliance tracking against tailored Government environmental standards, coordinate pre-launch RF compatibility testing between flight-equivalent Astranis and Government systems, and drive the verification evidence required to achieve Authority to Connect (ATC)
Partner with the Program Manager, Technical Director, and segment leads across Systems Engineering & Integration (SEIT), Space Segment, Ground Segment, and Mission Operations.
Support Mission Operations through launch, direct GEO injection, on-orbit commissioning, live customer vehicle service scheduling , and execution of concurrent forward/return links during the 30-day measurement period.
Drive continuous improvement across Astranis’s USG program management processes, toolsets, and digital collaboration environments, supporting team growth as the USG mission portfolio expands.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of technical program management, project management, or systems engineering leadership within aerospace, defense, or commercial space systems.
Demonstrated track record leading requirements flow-down, ICD development, technical budget tracking, trade studies, and end-to-end V&V campaigns for complex spaceflight systems.
Proven experience managing U.S. Government (NASA, DoW, or IC) spaceflight programs through formal review gates (SRR, PDR, CDR, DRR, ORR) and formal deliverable lifecycles (DRDs/CDRLs).
Proven ability to drive cross-functional engineering teams in a rapid, agile, vertically integrated hardware development and manufacturing environment.
Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills, with demonstrated experience presenting complex technical baseline trades, risk mitigations, and schedule critical paths to Government stakeholders.
U.S. Citizenship is required (ITAR/EAR compliance). Active Secret/TS clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance;
Bonus
Direct experience with NASA SCaN, TDRSS, CSP, NextSTEP programs, or NASA center processes (MSFC, GSFC), including familiarity with NASA-STD guidelines and tailored GEVS qualification.
Domain understanding of space-to-space RF communications, bent-pipe or regenerative payloads, frequency planning, digital IF/SDR architectures, and dynamic link budget analysis.
Experience with satellite ground station deployment, data transport, and automated service scheduling interfaces (APIs/GUIs).
Direct background in spacecraft assembly, integration, environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, acoustic), launch vehicle integration, and on-orbit operations.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 security controls, CMMC, FedRAMP, Commercial Architecture Security Questionnaire (CASQ), or obtaining USG Authority to Connect (ATC).
Advanced proficiency in schedule and resource management platforms (Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, MS Project) and cost account management principles.
What we offer
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.
Base Salary
$145,000—$185,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
Astranis SMS Terms of Service
Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.
Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription.
Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES.
Support & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at +16504498097. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy.
