Senior Technical Project Manager - Configuration and PLM

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

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.

• Transition the organization from reactive change management to proactive configuration strategy

• Identify gaps in traceability and system integration and help implement tailored improvements

• Ensure full lifecycle traceability: requirements → design → build → test → launch → operations

• Support production scaling with strong version control and product definition discipline

• Reduce configuration risk that could impact mission success

• Design processes that support both rapid iteration and high-rate manufacturing

• Implement automation and workflow improvements within PLM tools

• Define KPIs for change cycle time, configuration accuracy, and release quality

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, space, automotive, or other complex hardware environments

• Engineering background (systems, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar)

• Hands-on experience with configuration control of both hardware and embedded software

• Demonstrated ability to build or mature PLM/CM systems in scaling organizations

• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-moving startup

• Excels in fast paced environments and able to navigate ambiguity

• Able to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate with cross-functional partners effectively

Bonus

• Familiarity with Jira, Altium, Solidworks, Arena, ERP, MES systems

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
$170,000—$220,000 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.