Technical Project Manager - Payload

San Franciscofull time

On Site

mid

$119k–$155k

H1B: no

Astranis Technical Project Manager at Astranis responsible for driving development of satellite payloads across multiple programs. The role includes schedule management, risk tracking, cross-functional coordination, and resource planning from design through delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for all payload subsystems and units
Track progress weekly against release and need dates, identify slips early, and drive recovery plans
Manage dependencies and lead times across engineering, PCB layout, test, production, supply chain and vendors
Plan payload team resources across programs, matching layout, test and technician demand against capacity
Proactively identify and solve cross-discipline challenges
Drive risk and opportunity identification, tracking and burn-down
Serve as a liaison between the payload engineering teams and other stakeholders
Identify and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on schedule
Support recurring planning cycles and keep team plans and tickets accurate
Work closely within the Program Management team to ensure PM best practices and processes

Qualification

BS in Electrical Engineering or similar2-5 years of experienceHighly detail orientedProven ability to work in an ambiguousFamiliarity with Jira and SmartsheetsBackground in RF communications

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering or similar
2-5 years of experience, including time in an engineering role and a project leadership or management role
Technical fluency in electronics hardware. A background in RF comms is preferred; general electrical engineering experience may also be a good fit
Enough engineering depth to built trust with subject matter experts, challenge an estimate, and follow technical discussions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail oriented
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document and communicate tactical plans
Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets
Experience on hardware development programs, ideally in spacecraft, aerospace or other complex hardware systems
Experience managing work with external vendors or contract manufacturers