Astranis

Senior Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering

Astranis$150K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ years in a project management role
  • 3+ years in an engineering role
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on documentation and clarity
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and address cross-discipline challenges proactively
  • Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for subsystems
  • Document and track project progress meticulously
  • Liaise between engineering teams and stakeholders including supply chain
  • Drive risk management and opportunity implementation
  • Implement strategies to ensure timely project completion
  • Collaborate with Program Management to apply best practices across teams

Benefits

  • Equity options as part of the compensation package
  • Subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • Free on-site catered meals
Full Job Description
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.

Senior Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering

As a Senior Technical Project Manager at Astranis, you will play a critical role in driving the propulsion, mechanical and thermal engineering development across all of our programs. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. This involves significant cross-functional collaboration and adapting to challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Role
  • Proactively identify and solve cross-discipline challenges
  • Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for Mechanical, Propulsion and Thermal subsystems
  • Track and document project progress
  • Serve as a liaison between the development engineering team and other project stakeholders, such as supply chain, software and operations
  • Drive risk and opportunity implementation and organization
  • Identify and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on schedule
  • Work closely within the Program Management team to ensure PM best practices and processes are implemented across Astranis


Requirements
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • >3 years in a project management role
  • >3 years in an engineering role
  • Strong communication skills
  • Highly detail oriented
  • Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans


Bonus
  • Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets


What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, 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

$150,000-$210,000 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 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.

About Astranis

Astranis is a satellite manufacturing company that was founded in 2015 by John Gedmark and Ryan McLinko. The company is focused on building small, low-cost satellites that can provide internet access to remote areas of the world. Astranis has partnerships with major telecommunications companies such as Pacific Dataport and Alaska Communications, and has raised over $108 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Venrock. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Astranis
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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