Director, Facilities and Safety at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Satellite TechnologyIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Facilities ManagementSafety Program ManagementTeam LeadershipProject ManagementBudget ManagementElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsPlumbing SystemsHVAC SystemsJanitorial ServicesGeneral MaintenancePolicy Enforcement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require working in the office?

The role requires working out of the San Francisco office at Pier 70, as the team operates from this location and involves hands-on management of the 150,000 sqft campus.

What key responsibilities does the Director of Facilities and Safety have?

Responsibilities include hiring and leading a facilities operations team, designing critical infrastructure for satellite manufacturing, building a safety program with OSHA compliance, managing third-party providers, and executing long-term projects like factory buildouts.

What kind of team will I be leading in this role?

You will build and lead a world-class team of specialists and generalists responsible for facilities operations, safety, and project execution to support producing 24 satellites per year.

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis has a passionate, collaborative team in a rewarding work environment with high impact and ownership, focused on rapid expansion and mission achievement from their San Francisco office.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A proven leader with a history of executing projects on-time and on-budget, experienced in facilities operations, safety programs, and team building for high-stakes manufacturing environments.

Astranis

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

About Astranis

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching new markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$587.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

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.

Risks

Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.

Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.

Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.

Differentiation

Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.

The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.

Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.

Upsides

Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.

Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.

$50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.

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