# Senior Technical Program Manager at Astranis Senior Technical Program Manager at Astranis in San Francisco. On-site. Posted October 16, 2026. - Company: Astranis - Location: San Francisco - Workplace: On-site - Experience: 8+ years - Posted: 2026-10-16 - Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4722722006 - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/senior-technical-program-manager-astranis-n1jxfm ## Requirements - Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project - Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline - Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing - Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans - 8 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs - 4 years engineering management or project management experience ## Description Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.  With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. ### Senior **Technical Program Manager** As the Technical Program Manager for an Astranis program, you will work with the Director to drive all aspects of program execution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within Engineering. **Role** - Develop integrated schedule with measurable milestones for the program, manage interdependencies and critical paths - Drive priorities and execution across the program - Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule - Oversee the program budget, balance cost across subsystems and make trade decisions - Drive rapid identification and resolution or program risks and changes - Lead cross-functional program and design reviews - Communicate and track progress effectively - Negotiate with internal stakeholders and develop negotiation strategies for external partners - Work with the program management team to develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives **Requirements** - Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project - Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline - Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing - Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans - 8 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs - 4 years engineering management or project management experience **Bonus** - Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Claude and Confluence **What we offer: **   All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.   Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, 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—$205,000 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. 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