Senior Electrical Engineer- SDR Hardware 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, Satellite CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

5-10+ years of experience
B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
Experience with digital communications theory and measurement
Comfortable working with full RF signal chain
Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator)
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools
Experience with PCB design
Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills

Responsibilities

Work with state of the art FPGAs
Design and test high speed digital SERDES interface
Characterize and optimize wide bandwidth data converter performance
Identify devices that satisfy performance requirements
Design and layout highspeed digital PCBs
Test and validate full radio signal chain
Work cross-functionally to integrate systems into different spacecrafts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FPGASERDESData ConvertersPCB DesignVNASpectrum AnalyzerRTLRF DesignDigital CommunicationsRF Signal Chain

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or do I need to work in the office?

This is an in-office position requiring work out of the San Francisco office.

What are the key requirements for this Senior Electrical Engineer role?

Candidates need 5-10+ years of experience, a B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, experience with digital communications theory, RF signal chain, RF test equipment, PCB design with Altium, and strong analog/mixed-signal skills.

What compensation and benefits does Astranis offer?

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits, with base pay as one component along with incentive stock options.

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis has a passionate, collaborative team in a rewarding work environment with over 400 world-class engineers, focused on hands-on hardware development in a fast-paced setting.

What makes a strong candidate for this SDR Hardware Engineer position?

A strong candidate has demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch, confidence in state-of-the-art high-speed hardware design, and experience thinking in signals as volts, bits, and dB's.

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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