Technical Project Manager
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Technical Project Manager, Composite Structures”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Project Manager within the Composite Structures Engineering.Technical Project Manager will oversee project execution, coordinate with leadership and suppliers, and maintain integrated project plans for multiple initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads preparation, development, coordination, scheduling, and change management activities of maintaining an integrated plan to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards.
- Maintains, analyzes and produces metrics related to project plans.
- Conducts risk assessments, developing and documenting risk handling plans.
- Develops, collects, coordinates and provides data and updates tasks to maintain status of programs, schedule and supplier commitments and compliance.
- Creates and provides reports on performance variances, project status, and change information to project team and leadership.
- Communicates plan changes and recovery plans to ensure commitment to stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
Experience:
- A minimum of 3+ years in Project Management
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or similar project management certifications
- Experience with Data Analytic tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
- Knowledge of AS9100 and other aerospace-specific quality standards
Soft Skills:
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional environments
- Ability to work across multiple time zones with schedule flexibility
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Technical Communication