Senior Technical Project Manager - Configuration and PLM

Astranis • San Francisco, CA

4h

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed