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 - Configuration and PLM, you will provide the technical guidance, systems architecture, and cross-functional alignment required to mature our PLM and configuration management systems into a scalable, production-ready backbone. You will work with engineers and program management team members, helping elevate processes from operational coordination to fully integrated, engineering-driven lifecycle management. This role combines hands-on configuration execution with the strategic development of scalable PLM and lifecycle management systems. As we scale spacecraft production and ground infrastructure, configuration integrity becomes even more important and critical to our success.
Role
Drive definition of the long-term PLM and configuration management architecture to ensure robust hardware and software baseline control across development, production and operations. Drive digital thread integration across Engineering Design, ERP, MES, requirements, and quality systems.
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.