Technical Project Manager Associate (Fall 2024)

$91,000 - $91,000/Yr

Astranis Space Technologies - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Intern

San Francisco, CA

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager Associate role at Astranis is designed for recent graduates pursuing a master's degree in a technical field. This position focuses on supporting various programs to ensure their success and timely delivery, contributing to the company's mission of bridging the digital divide through innovative satellite technology.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed waterfall project schedules using project management tools (Smartsheet, Monday.com, JIRA, etc.) with interdependence between teams.
• Support programmatics from concept to completion for projects ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions.
• Run risk management processes for projects, including encouraging generation of risk documentation when needed, tracking of burndown plans, and coordinating approvals of risk closure.
• Facilitate and streamline logistics to deliver a final product meeting program requirements.
• Plan and organize periodic internal program reviews including trending schedule, risk, and key program requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an M.S. in computer science, aerospace engineering, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math).
• Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across different tracks and groups.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.

Nice-to-haves

• Leadership in university programs, clubs, or technical projects.
• Space system experience.
• Hardware experience.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $1,750 per week.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Experience in a mission-driven company focused on global connectivity.