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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Lead day-to-day execution and performance for satellite/space payload programs, serving as single customer contact. Establish baselines (IMP/IMS), develop WBS, monitor cost/schedule/technical performance using EVMS and metrics, manage subcontractors and cross-functional teams, drive risk-based decisions, support revenue recognition, mentor program engineers, and improve program processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Program Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution for a large customer subsystem or a small to medium sized payload, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery. You will be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews. This position is expected to be able to manage multiple customers.
This position works collaboratively with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk -bsaed decision making in guiding decisions to meet program objectives. A successful candidate understands how to effectively use program and engineering metrics to make data driven decisions. You will serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements.
The Senior Program Manager will establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team, measures program performance, and monitors progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion. The Senior Program Manager will provide these inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition.
This position will assist the Director of Programs in improving standard processes, and implementing best practices for consistency across the Space Payloads portfolio of programs. As a senior member of the program team, you may help in hiring and mentorship of program engineers.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 12-15 years of Program Management or Subcontract Management Experience.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution.
- Experience in the aerospace industry as a system or design engineer.
- Develop and coordinate program requirements across product lines and with multiple subcontractors
- Familiarity with RF, communication, or satellite systems.
- Experience managing cross functional and decentralized teams.
- Relevant CAM, risk management, EVMS, and risk based assessment experience.
- Experience developing work break down structures, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules.
- Experience managing programs with dynamic and multi-project interdependencies.
- Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs.
- Experience in NRE development programs.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Experience working with government/military customers.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with proliferated architectures
- Experience in DoD Acquisition Process.
- Program Manager Professional (PMP) Certified.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 12-15 years of Program Management or Subcontract Management Experience.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, etc.).
- Experience in the aerospace industry as a system or design engineer.
- Develop and coordinate program requirements across product lines and with multiple subcontractors.
- Familiarity with RF, communication, or satellite systems.
- Experience managing cross functional and decentralized teams.
- Relevant CAM, risk management, EVMS, and risk based assessment experience.
- Experience developing work breakdown structures, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules.
- Experience managing programs with dynamic and multi-project interdependencies.
- Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs.
- Experience in NRE development programs.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with government/military customers.
- Experience working with proliferated architectures.
- Experience in DoD Acquisition Process.
- Program Manager Professional (PMP) Certification.
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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