CesiumAstro

Program Manager

CesiumAstro • $113K — $136K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in systems or design engineering and program/project management.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of RF, communication, or satellite systems.
  • Understanding of aerospace systems engineering processes from concept to production.
  • Experience managing cross-functional and decentralized teams with new technology integration.
  • Familiarity with CAM, risk management, and EVMS assessment.
  • Proficient in developing work breakdown structures and integrated schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program performance and day-to-day execution for major project components.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for customer interactions and program reviews.
  • Collaborate across functional organizations to meet program objectives.
  • Establish program management baselines and measure performance.
  • Monitor progress and provide estimates to customers and internal teams.
  • Support the improvement of standard processes across programs.
  • Utilize engineering metrics for data-driven decision making.

Benefits

  • Company stock options included in the full-time employment offer.
  • Generous benefits package covering health, dental, and vision.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options available.
  • Life and disability insurance provided.
  • Retirement plans to help secure your future.
Full Job Description
We are seeking to add a Program Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution for major components within a large system or a component production program with multiple deliveries, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery. You will be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews.

This position works collaboratively with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk -based decision making in guiding decisions to meet program objectives. You will serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements.

The Program Manager will establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team, measures program performance, and monitors progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion. The Program Manager will provide these inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition. A successful candidate understands how to effectively use program and engineering metrics to make data driven decisions.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position will support improving standard processes & practices for consistency across the Space Payloads portfolio of programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 5-8 years of industry experience in both systems or design engineering and program/project roles.
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution is required. Master of Science (MS) degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with RF, communication, or satellite systems.
  • Coordinate program requirements across the program lifecycle
  • Thorough understanding of aerospace systems engineering processes from concept to production. Specifically, understanding of the space system life cycle.
  • Experience managing cross functional and decentralized teams, and integrating new technologies into the program portfolio.
  • Relevant CAM, risk management, EVMS, and risk-based assessment experience.
  • Experience developing work break down structures, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules.
  • Experience managing programs with dynamic and multi-project interdependencies.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
  • Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with government customers.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with NASA (GRC, JSC, MSFC) customers
  • Experience in DoD Acquisition Process.
  • Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs.
  • Experience in NRE development programs desired.
  • Program Manager Professional (PMP) Certified.


$113,000 - $136,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

About CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro is a technology company that provides advanced communications systems for satellite and space-based applications. The company's systems use advanced software-defined radio technology to provide high-bandwidth, low-latency communications for a variety of applications, including remote sensing, earth observation, and satellite communications. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to be highly modular and scalable, allowing them to be easily integrated into a wide range of satellite and space-based platforms. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Learn more about CesiumAstro
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+80%
Revenue
$5 million

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