Radiation Effects - Team Lead at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Space Technology, SatellitesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
Proven industry experience in radiation effects on electronics, including TID, SEE, and charging
Strong technical expertise in circuit testing, system reliability, and spacecraft design
Hands-on experience with modeling, simulation, and radiation test execution
Demonstrated leadership experience—managing engineers, mentoring teammates, and guiding projects
Excellent communication skills and the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or Green Card holder)

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Radiation Effects Engineers, setting technical direction and guiding execution
Develop and own Astranis’s long-term strategy for radiation effects analysis, testing, and mitigation
Oversee simulation and modeling of space radiation environments in GTO, GEO, and other higher orbits
Direct radiation testing campaigns, including component up-screening, characterization, and failure analysis
Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Reliability teams to ensure spacecraft-level resilience
Establish and improve processes for radiation analysis, documentation, and test execution
Stay hands-on with technical work—supporting analysis, running test campaigns, and reviewing designs
Represent the team in cross-functional reviews and communicate results, risks, and recommendations to leadership
Recruit, onboard, and develop new team members to scale Astranis’s radiation engineering capability

Skills

Radiation Effects Analysis

Radiation Testing

Space Radiation Modeling

Radiation Mitigation

Component Upscreening

Failure Analysis

Simulation Modeling

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Process Improvement

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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