Lab Networking Field Service Technician at Astra

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Centers, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to respond to any On-Call request within 1 hour, while on-call
  • Effectively utilize ticket management systems
  • Ability to cable systems (power/copper/fiber/other) correctly based on ticket requirements and SOP standards
  • Experience working with CAT5e and CAT6 copper cable and multi-mode and single-mode fiber
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, conditions, and circumstances
  • Strong organization skills
  • Working knowledge of computer hardware
  • Understanding of networking components and infrastructures
  • Knowledge of copper and fiber testers
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Understanding of Data Center best practices (i.e., basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)
  • Experience with cable management and knowledge of how to run fiber and copper in a data center
  • Some knowledge of Data-Center electrical, HVAC, and bandwidth infrastructures as well as fiber/copper topologies
  • Able to operate material handling equipment – server lifts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)
  • Proficiency working with standard desktop PC tools and applications, such as MS Office, MS Outlook, web browsers, etc
  • Ability to learn new software
  • Must provide own transportation to work locations
  • Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
  • Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing, moving within an office environment, using a computer, and communicating effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Responsibilities

  • Participate in installing, moving, and decommissioning hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center
  • Confirm and label devices, racks, and cables
  • Assist with installation of hardware into racks, asset tagging and scanning, cabling, data center maintenance, documenting processes, and server installations
  • Work in a standard ticketing system, providing clear, timely, and appropriate customer communications
  • Work under the direction of Site Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies, while meeting requirements for quality and quantity of work
  • Other duties as required

Skills

CAT5e
CAT6
Multi-mode Fiber
Single-mode Fiber
Copper Cabling
Fiber Cabling
Ticket Management
Data Center Maintenance
Server Installation
Networking Components
Cable Testing
Hardware Installation

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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