Senior Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering
Astranis
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