Global Ground Segment Manager, Astranis
$140-185k
3+ days a week in office
Next generation satellite broadband service
Open for applications
Next generation satellite broadband service
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$140-185k
3+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To give the 4 billion people without access to internet the ability to get online.
Role
Who you are
- 5-20+ years of experience in technical program management, particularly in large antenna systems and ground operations
- Strong background in supply chain management, with the ability to understand and communicate technical requirements effectively
- Proven experience in coordinating complex projects from inception to completion
- Familiarity with Gantt charts and project management software
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel 15-20% of the time
- Comfortable with amorphous tasks and working outside of a highly defined role and job description to accomplish project objectives
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Desirable
- Experience in the satellite communication industry or related fields is a plus
What the job involves
- As a Global Ground Segment Manager at Astranis, you will be at the forefront of our mission to deploy antenna systems and optimize ground operations
- You will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our projects by owning our relationships with teleport operators and overseeing the procurement, installation, and management of our global antenna network
- Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end technical programs related to ground operations, including the procurement, installation, and maintenance of large antenna systems
- Antenna Procurement: Manage the procurement process for large antenna systems and related components, working closely with the supply chain to ensure timely delivery and quality assurance
- Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with supply chain teams to understand the requirements and specifications of antenna systems, ensuring clear communication and efficient procurement processes
- Gateway Installation: Oversee the installation of gateways and associated equipment, ensuring a seamless and reliable internet experience for our operations
- Vendor and Partner Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with teleport operators, equipment vendors, and industry experts to stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges in large antenna projects and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution
- Scheduling: Produce the schedules of work that reflect and track the delivery of complex ground operations products
- Continuous Review: Use methods and metrics for assessing the schedule, technical and quality performance of the work, and risks of the program
- Costing: Develop cost-based proposals for Senior Management
- Communications: Draft corporate communication and detailed processes and procedures as required
Our take
Internet access is swiftly becoming a core feature of modern life across the world - as of 2021, nearly 60% of the global population were active internet users, and the number is only set to climb. Looking to facilitate and benefit from this are Astranis, who have developed advanced small-form factor satellite technology (similar to SpaceX) to improve satellite internet access across the world.
This has proven an astronomically successful proposition with an overwhelming demand from global customers, including a partnership to triple data speeds across the state of Alaska. This is no surprise, as provision of basic internet capabilities is in the interests of industry, governments, and the population at large.
With a valuation of $1.6 billion, the company's April 2023 injection of capital is set to ensure the company meets its production demands. Its satellite method is already groundbreaking and the company's first one launched in 2023. Two more launches are scheduled for 2024.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2024
$200m
SERIES D
Apr 2023
$100m
LATE VC
Total funding: $603.7m
Company benefits
- An equity stake in the company
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited vacation days
- Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
- Complementary OneMedical membership
- Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
- Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
- Generous, fully-paid parental leave
Company values
- Master your craft - We take pride in our work and go the extra mile
- Step up - We are unapologetically ambitious and take on great responsibility
- Stay curious - We seek out new knowledge and are happy to teach others what we know
- Assume good - We assume the best of intentions and communicate with kindness and candor
- Take the time - We level up not just at work but beyond — mind, body, spirit, family, community
- Space is hard - We are resilient in the face of adversity and get help when needed
Company HQ
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
John Gedmark
(CEO)John co-founded the Roosevelt Institute think tank in 2004 before working as Director of Flight Operations at X Prize Foundation for 2 years. He co-founded Commercial Spaceflight Federation in 2007, before co-founding Astranis in 2015, serving as CEO.
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