Senior Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering

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 More than 3 years in a project management role More than 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 Benefits 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. 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)). Astranis pays 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astranis Space Technologies