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.
Mission Operations Technical Program Manager
Location: Lanham, MD (Remote would also be acceptable for the right candidate)
The Mission Operations Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for managing multiple projects supporting development and operations of a satellite constellation. The TPM works closely with Mission Operations managers to track and record tasks to closure, report metrics, and ensure configuration management and quality control of real-time operations processes. This job is critical to ensure successful and effective operation of the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation.
Duties include:
Define tasks required for specific projects
Develop and maintain project tracking using Jira
Communicate with stakeholders to document accurate task completion data
Define required resources for specific tasks
Identify gaps, and work to resolve them to achieve specific goals
Develop, track, and report project timelines
Identify innovative performance metrics for operational tasks such as in-orbit satellite tests
Define requirement for automated collection of performance metrics
Support development and maintenance of on-orbit procedures
Develop process for configuration management of operations products such as mission operations procedures, mission rules, test plans, telemetry displays, and other mission operations products
Support system development activities such as design reviews, readiness reviews, requirements management, architecture development, integration & test, and formal program milestones
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
2-5+ years’ experience is preferred
Comfortable working in a Windows environment
High attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to document tasks and track them to closure
Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
Familiarity with satellite command and control operations software and products
Familiarity with engineering analysis tools
Project management experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary
High level of problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving requirements
Self-starter willing to take ownership and initiative
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to work in a remote, distributed team with diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success
Ability to work to tight deadlines in high stress environments.
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.
