Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

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 :

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