Technical Program Manager presso Astrion

Technical Program Manager 

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB) 

JOB STATUS: Full-time 

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility 

CERTIFICATION: PMP or equivalent preferred 

TRAVEL: 15% 

Astrion is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support satellite development and integration at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate.

This role will function as a task lead/project manager and is ideal for a technically grounded professional with a background in engineering and strong project/program management capabilities. The position is primarily an individual contributor role with potential for team leadership depending on the candidate’s experience and growth trajectory. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

• U.S. Citizenship required  

• DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field 

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an engineering discipline 

• At least 3 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in a research, aerospace, defense, or advanced energy technology environment 

• Strong understanding of technical program lifecycles 

• Experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk on an engineering program 

• Comfortable managing task timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multi-disciplinary technical teams 

• Must be flexible in adapting to evolving project needs, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities 

• Able to communicate clearly with both technical personnel and non-technical stakeholders 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills  

• Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 

• Experience working with Department of Defense or Government programs 

• Familiarity with nuclear power systems, space systems engineering, or advanced energy technologies 

• Prior experience supporting research and development (R&D) or technology demonstration efforts 

• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills 

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate project activities, including planning, tracking, documentation, reporting, and risk management 

• Support technical leads and researchers in defining and aligning program deliverables with contract requirements and AFRL goals 

• Facilitate regular communications with AFRL customers, engineering teams, and subcontractors 

• Monitor program schedule and milestones; identify issues and recommend solutions 

• Prepare and deliver high-quality documentation and presentations for internal and government audiences 

• Ensure timely submission of technical deliverables and project reports 

• Track budget execution and program resources in collaboration with the program manager 

• Potential to assume supervisory responsibilities based on candidate performance and program growth 

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