AST SpaceMobile, Inc.

Technical Project Manager

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. • $100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
  • Preferred coursework in electrical systems or aerospace engineering
  • Minimum of three years' experience as a Technical Project Manager
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective teamwork
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams through hardware design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery
  • Monitor earned value metrics and resource allocations against timelines
  • Ensure completion of design reviews and project milestones
  • Oversee subcontracting and supply chain management activities
  • Review contracts and manage project milestones and payments
  • Manage the infrastructure for engineering and reliability labs
  • Develop test procedures for space vehicle products

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment on cutting-edge projects
  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to multimillion-dollar project management in aerospace
  • Engagement with advanced technology and engineering systems
  • Potential for career growth in aerospace industry
Full Job Description


Position Overview

We areseeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to oversee the project and program management of critical satellite and space vehicle subsystems. This role involves managing multimillion-dollar budgets for systems including command and data handling, electrical power, reaction wheels, torque rods, and harnesses. As a TPM, you will lead cross-functional teams of 10-20 people through the entire lifecycle of hardware development-from design and manufacturing to testing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of hardware, including batteries, solar arrays, harnessing, Power Conditioning and Distribution Units (PCDU), Flight Computers (FC), and test equipment.
  • Monitor and control earned value metrics, resource allocations, and integrated master schedules (IMS) to align with Program Management Office (PMO) deadlines.
  • Ensure the successful completion of critical design reviews and project milestones.
  • Guide program support activities, including subcontracting, supply chain management, material planning, and capital expenditures.
  • Review contracts with suppliers and design partners, drive major milestones, and schedule payments.
  • Manage the design, configuration, and operation of engineering and reliability lab infrastructure with a focus on reducing cycle time and cost.
  • Drive the development and manufacturing of test procedures (life cycling, qualification, and acceptance testing) to verify products for multiple space vehicles.
  • Capture and define requirements from stakeholders to determine test parameters, design constraints, and project deliverables.

Qualifications

Education:
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.
  • A focus or coursework in electrical systems or aerospace engineering is preferred

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Technical Project Manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

Soft Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of all documentation and project deliverables.

Technology Stack:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Control Account Management (CAM)
  • Confluence
  • JIRA
  • Autodesk AutoCAD

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

About AST SpaceMobile, Inc.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. is a telecommunications company that is developing a space-based cellular broadband network. The company's network will provide mobile connectivity to remote and underserved areas around the world. AST SpaceMobile, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Learn more about AST SpaceMobile, Inc.
Size
50 employees
Market Cap
$696.8 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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