# Senior Technical Program Manager at Astranis > United States · Senior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4722722006 (read 2026-11-05). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Astranis](https://alderhq.app/companies/astranis) - Location text: San Francisco; San Francisco - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco; San Francisco") - Posted: 2026-10-16 (20 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4722722006 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $150k–$205k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 452): p25 $137k, median $167k, p75 $201k ## Description (the employer's text) 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. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. ### Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4722722006 and the date you read it. 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