Technical Project Manager

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

AST SpaceMobile is at the forefront of revolutionizing cellular communication. We are building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space that operates directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. Our team is made up of highly skilled engineers, scientists, and professionals who are passionate about exploring new technologies in space and pushing the limits of technologies.

Our company is seeking a Technical Project Manager responsible for the project and program management of satellite and space vehicle subsystems consisting of command and data handling, electrical power, reaction wheels, torque rods and harness, totaling several million dollars in budget.

As a TPM, you will be leading cross-functional teams consisting of 10-20 people during the design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of hardware including batteries, solar arrays, harnessing, PCDU, FC and test equipment, either by internal team or by our design partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and controlling earned value metrics, resource allocations, and integrated master schedules (IMS) aligned with program management office (PMO) need dates as well as ensuring successful completion of critical reviews.
• Guiding program support activities related to subcontracting, supply chain management, material planning, and capital expenditures in several million dollars in overhead funding.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams consisting of 10-20 people on the system, hardware, software and manufacturing team.
• Review contracts with suppliers and design partners, drive major milestones and design reviews, schedule payments.
• Managed engineering and reliability lab infrastructure design, configuration, and management, keeping reduction in cycle time and cost in mind.
• Drive the development and manufacturing of test procedures (Life cycling, qualifications and acceptance testing) used to test and verify manufactured products for multiple space vehicles.
• Captured requirements from stakeholders to determine test parameters, design constraints, procurement limitations, and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Education: bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A focus or coursework in electrical systems, or aerospace engineering is preferred.
• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA in Program Management is a plus.
• Experience: At least three years of experience as a Technical Project Manager.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel sheet, Control Account Management (CAM), Confluence, JIRA, Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Communication and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail Orientation: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.