Field Services Technician I at Astra

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Astra Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 0 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent client-facing written and verbal communications skills
  • Proficiency in English
  • Utilize excellent customer service skills and exceed customers’ expectations
  • Ability to work with a large team with minimal supervision
  • Capable of providing a timely and outstanding user experience
  • Ability to handle daily customer service demands
  • Present a professional and helpful demeanor to clients
  • Basic Inventory or IT knowledge
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced sometimes stressful work environment
  • Ability to make sound decisions when faced with competing priorities
  • Results oriented and can identify the steps to be taken to achieve objectives
  • Must be available on-site at shift hours, in conjunction with client’s working hours
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more of equipment safely, multiple times per day
  • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Must be able to use a computer
  • Ability to work in “warehouse” environment that is sometimes [incomplete, but implied challenging]
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Ability to handle varying degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
  • Able to handle frequent work interruptions
  • Ability to flexibly address work assignments and manage tasks
  • Self-motivated
  • Completion of job assignments without direct supervision
  • Completion of applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
  • Extended work hours may include required weekends and evenings
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Past business operations exposure
  • Some customer experience background or familiarity

Responsibilities

  • Daily on-site inventory and asset management
  • Client’s conference room preventative maintenance
  • E-recycling
  • Ensure client users access to equipment in good working order
  • Support a complex and fast paced environment focused on video conference rooms with outstanding and timely attention to customer satisfaction
  • Work cooperatively with on-site teammates, as assignment requires
  • Ensure audio and visual quality, promptly troubleshoot any issues that arise and handle any requests from meeting attendees
  • Deploy and recover laptop and desktop images
  • Perform responsive face-to-face customer support for the on-site client users from IT accessory to workstation dressing
  • Use ticketing systems to report individual work accomplishments and to track Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Assist with utilizing Inventory Data management software to maintain inventory accuracy and workflow
  • Work with other technicians and clients to install hardware and troubleshoot computer issues, ensuring each situation is thoroughly resolved
  • Timely responses to IT questions from client users employees
  • Manage occasionally demanding and stressed client users
  • Contribute to large scale global projects as needed
  • Other duties as required and assigned

Skills

Inventory Management
Asset Management
Video Conferencing
Audio Visual Troubleshooting
Hardware Installation
Computer Troubleshooting
Ticketing Systems
Laptop Imaging
Desktop Imaging
Customer Service

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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