Full-Time

Material Program Manager

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$130k - $180kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

Onsite position in El Segundo, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance.
  • Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal organization.
  • Experience translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements.
  • Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management.
  • Work experience in Supply Chain within the Aerospace Defense industry.
  • Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations.
  • Experience supporting proposal efforts.
Responsibilities
  • Developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans
  • Risk and Opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Creating, managing, and executing material program strategy and the material program plan.
  • Providing comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gate activities and ensuring compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable.
  • Driving supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, quality, warranty, etc.
  • Developing and leading supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates
  • Developing and executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
  • Monitoring and proactively addressing performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
  • Developing and tracking budgets, targets, working capital, and initiating and maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating Plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
  • Flowing down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans.
  • Support supply chain management in the development of standard processes, tools, reports, and methods to drive overall product execution.

CesiumAstro creates compact and efficient communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and scalable, meeting the industry's standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). The company also offers a range of products including a software-defined radio, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, and a compact DC-to-DC converter. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by providing modular hardware and software that can be customized for specific mission needs, catering to clients like NASA. Their goal is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication solutions by leveraging advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

51%

2 year growth

105%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • The U.S. DoD's focus on LEO constellations presents a market opportunity for CesiumAstro.
  • The rise of dual-use technologies expands market opportunities for CesiumAstro's Element platform.

What critics are saying

  • CesiumAstro's lawsuit against a former executive could lead to reputational damage.
  • Emergence of AnySignal indicates increasing competition in space-based radio technology.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may pressure CesiumAstro to deliver rapid growth.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro offers compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications.
  • Their products set a new standard for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C).
  • CesiumAstro's modular hardware and software provide mission-specific payload configurations.

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