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Full-Time

Senior Program Manager

Posted on 6/4/2024

CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

51-200 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Expert

Austin, TX, USA

Requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

Category
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum of 12 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.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery.
  • Serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements.
  • Establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource-loaded schedules) to task the team, measure program performance, and monitor progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion.
  • Assist the Director of Programs in establishing standard processes, practices for consistency across the portfolio of programs.
  • Help in hiring and mentorship of program engineers to develop a program management office.

CesiumAstro develops 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, optimizing Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) for aerospace needs. 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 solutions that can be customized for specific missions, catering to clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication payloads by leveraging advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$120.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

96%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $65 million Series B+ funding round led by Trousdale Ventures provides significant financial backing for expansion and product development.
  • Selection by Rocket Lab to provide multi-beam Ka-band communications payloads for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation highlights CesiumAstro's industry leadership.
  • Founder and CEO Shey Sabripour's appointment to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium Executive Committee underscores the company's influence and leadership in the aerospace sector.

What critics are saying

  • The lawsuit alleging trade secret misappropriation by a former executive could lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The niche market of space-based radio technology is highly competitive, with only a handful of companies working at the cutting edge, increasing the pressure to continuously innovate.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro's focus on compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications sets it apart in the aerospace market, where size, weight, power, and cost are critical factors.
  • Their modular hardware and software building blocks offer seamless integration for mission-specific payload configurations, providing a unique value proposition.
  • The company's utilization of the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of innovation, offering affordable solutions with a first-mover advantage.

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