Satellite Operator at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Satellite CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of professional work experience
Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution
Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision
A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment
Regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations (per provided shift schedule)

Responsibilities

Work closely with mission operations engineers, hardware engineers, and software engineers writing and executing standard operating procedures used to safely and reliably fly spacecraft on orbit
Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures, including launch, early operations, orbit raising, and nominal sustainment operations procedures
Monitor system health and report anomalies, working with the engineering team to safely resolve them
Participate in training exercises, helping to enhance our training regimen for new satellite operators

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Satellite OperationsMission OperationsProcedure ExecutionSystem Health MonitoringAnomaly ResolutionOrbit RaisingLaunch ProceduresNominal OperationsTraining Exercises

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Satellite Operator position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote role or does it require office work?

The team works out of the San Francisco office, indicating this is an in-office position.

What are the key requirements for the Satellite Operator role?

Candidates need 2+ years of professional work experience, a process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution, and must be highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision.

What is the work environment like at Astranis?

Astranis offers a rewarding work environment backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career; they also have a passion for working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

What shift schedule does the Satellite Operator role involve?

The role requires regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations, following a rotating schedule with A Days, A Nights, B Days, and B Nights as detailed.

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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