Senior Electrical Engineer at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SatelliteIndustries

Requirements

B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or similar technical degree
8+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
8+ years of board level experience designing 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
Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and develop space and radiation tolerant and highly reliable electronics that will support the operation of our satellites
Drive electronics design from concept development, requirements gathering, architecture definition, component selection, schematic capture, layout, simulation, DFx, bringup, verification, and through to qualification
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, thermal, software, RTL, RF, GNC, and manufacturing engineers to solve challenging problems and develop innovative and creative solutions
Work closely with our CMs to ensure designs are manufacturable, built on-time, and meet Astranis’s quality and reliability needs
Develop and maintain schedules and ensure that project stakeholders are regularly informed
Help build optimal processes for hardware development and collaboration across the company
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AvionicsPower DistributionSensor AggregationFlight ComputerSchematic CapturePCB LayoutElectronics SimulationDFxBringupVerificationQualificationRadiation Tolerant DesignComponent Selection

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position based in the San Francisco office.

What is the salary for the Senior Electrical Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need a B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, 8+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles, 8+ years of board-level hardware design from concept through production, and a passion for hands-on hardware development including designing, building, and testing from scratch.

What is the work environment and culture like at Astranis?

Astranis offers a rewarding work environment with a passionate, collaborative team of over 400 world-class engineers in their San Francisco office, emphasizing learning, significant impact, and innovation in satellite technology.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Electrical Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 8+ years of board-level hardware design experience from concept to production, a relevant engineering degree, proven ability to design and test hardware from scratch, and thrive in fast-paced environments with hands-on development.

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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