Full-Time
Global Ground Segment Manager
Posted on 9/5/2025
Astranis
501-1,000 employees
GEO satellites delivering bandwidth-as-a-service
Compensation Overview
$130k - $185k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- 5-7+ 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
- 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: Work with our Program Management team to produce and track 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
- Experience in the satellite communication industry or related fields is a plus
Astranis builds and operates small, low-cost satellites in geostationary orbit to provide bandwidth-as-a-service for global connectivity. Its satellites carry telecom payloads that deliver internet capacity to customers, including commercial entities and government agencies, via turnkey services that simplify procurement and reduce costs. Customers buy bandwidth and use Astranis’ satellite capacity to reach previously unserved regions, rather than building and managing their own satellites. The company differentiates itself by owning the design, manufacturing, and operation of its GEO satellites, enabling cost-efficient, turnkey connectivity solutions for markets that traditional providers overlook. The goal is to close the digital divide by bringing affordable internet access to billions of people worldwide and to build a large, sustainable market for satellite-based connectivity.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $450M funding expands MicroGEO production for 100 satellites by 2030.
- Chunghwa Telecom partners for Taiwan's first dedicated MicroGEO satellite.
- USSF and NASA contracts secure high-margin government revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Block 3 satellites delay to 2025 erodes first-mover edge versus Starlink.
- Starlink Starshield achieves price parity by 2027, squeezing defense margins.
- $1B backlog relies on few customers; Thaicom loss triggers 20% revenue drop.
What makes Astranis unique
- MicroGEO satellites deliver 8.5 Gbit/s throughput, exceeding 7.5 Gbit/s specs.
- Vanguard enables air-gapped point-to-point comms via MicroGEO for defense.
- Omega satellites provide 50 Gbps at 600 kg mass from 2026 launches.
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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.
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%Chunghwa Telecom has entered a partnership with Astranis to create a geostationary satellite specifically designed for Taiwan.
Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Taiwan-based telecom service provider Chunghwa Telecom Co. recently signed a strategic agreement with Astranis Space Technologies Corp., an American satellite start-up, to develop the first dedicated compact geostationary orbit (MicroGEO) satellite for Taiwan.
Astranis, operator of a satellite internet company intended to bridge the digital divide, raised an additional $50 million of Series D venture funding from NTT Docomo Ventures, and other investors.
As part of this ambitious effort, Orbits first partnered with Astranis, the world's leading operator of dedicated communications satellites, to construct its latest satellite.
Astranis to develop resilient GPS satellites for USSF.