Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal

San FranciscoPosted 21 days ago

Role Overview

Astranis is hiring a Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. Part of Astranis's Lifecycle hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Manager-level Lifecycle roles is $140k-$190k (based on 126 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job 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 $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Technical 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

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—$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))

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal position at Astranis?

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Where is the Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal position at Astranis located?

This position is based in San Francisco. Astranis has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal at Astranis earn?

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When was the Senior Technical Project Manager - Propulsion, Mechanical and Thermal role at Astranis posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (21 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.