Power Team Lead at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

B.S. or higher in electrical engineering, or similar technical degree
5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
5+ years of board level experience designing power electronics hardware from concept through production
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers and communicate clearly with other disciplines
US Citizenship or Green Card

Responsibilities

Directly manage and grow a team of junior and senior power engineers
Collaborate with a broad and multidisciplinary team to define the spacecraft power requirements and architectures
Oversee the design, build, and implementation of the power converters and systems
Manage a detailed schedule to ensure that our power converters and systems development is in sync with the overall program schedule
Drive power converter design, specification, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, board bring-up, and debugging
Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Support the production and mission operations teams on the build and in-flight use of our power converter hardware
Drive the growth of the power team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-expanding team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Power ElectronicsPower ConvertersCircuit Board DesignComponent SelectionHardware VerificationBoard Bring-upDebuggingTeam ManagementSchedule ManagementRecruiting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

The team works out of the San Francisco office.

What is the compensation package for this role?

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of the package.

What are the key requirements for the Power Electronics Team Lead role?

Candidates need a B.S. or higher in electrical engineering or similar, 5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles, 5+ years of board-level power electronics design from concept through production, passion for hardware development in fast-paced environments, demonstrated ability to design/build/test hardware from scratch, ability to build and manage engineering teams, and US Citizenship or Green Card.

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis has a passionate, collaborative team in a rewarding work environment backed by substantial funding, where you'll learn and make a significant impact.

What makes a strong candidate for the Power Team Lead position?

Strong candidates have experience building and managing teams of engineers, expertise in power electronics design from concept to production, and hands-on hardware development skills in fast-paced environments. Bonus experience in photovoltaics, Li-ion batteries, magnetics, or radiation effects is highly valued.

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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