Principal Engineer, Power Generation System
Kairos PowerSalary not specified
Internship
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Aerospace, Space, SatellitesIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 0-6 years of experience
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Experience with Altium or similar PCB design software
- Experience in designing, building, and testing analog and digital circuits
- Power electronics experience
- PCB design experience
- US Citizenship or Green Card
Responsibilities
- Design kW-level power systems for our satellites
- Manage and control key components such as solar panel arrays, power regulation and distribution, and high-density batteries
- Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Skills
Power Electronics
PCB Design
Altium
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Solar Panels
MPPT
Li-ion Batteries
Battery Management Systems
Magnetics
Photovoltaics
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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