Technical Project Manager

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Midland, Texas is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee satellite and space vehicle subsystems. The successful candidate will manage a budget of several million dollars and lead cross-functional teams of 10-20 professionals in the design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of critical hardware. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, relevant technical skills, and at least three years of project management experience in STEM fields. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative team working on groundbreaking technology.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a Technical Project Manager.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail for accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling earned value metrics and integrated master schedules.
• Guiding program support activities related to subcontracting and supply chain management.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on system, hardware, software and manufacturing.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Control Account Management (CAM)

JIRA

Autodesk AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Master’s degree in engineering or MBA in Program Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Confluence

Job description

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

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:

1. 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.
2. Guiding program support activities related to subcontracting, supply chain management, material planning, and capital expenditures in several million dollars in overhead funding.
3. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams consisting of 10-20 people on the system, hardware, software and manufacturing team.
4. Review contracts with suppliers and design partners, drive major milestones and design reviews, schedule payments.
5. Managed engineering and reliability lab infrastructure design, configuration, and management, keeping reduction in cycle time and cost in mind.
6. 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.
7. Captured requirements from stakeholders to determine test parameters, design constraints, procurement limitations, and deliverables.

Qualifications:

1. Education: bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A focus or coursework in electrical systems, or aerospace engineering is preferred.
2. Master’s degree in engineering or MBA in Program Management is a plus.
3. Experience: At least three years of experience as a Technical Project Manager.
4. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel sheet, Control Account Management (CAM), Confluence, JIRA, Autodesk AutoCAD.
5. Communication and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. 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.