Senior Mechanical 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, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent
4 - 15+ years of mechanical design or equivalent experience
Strong CAD design (Solidworks) and Finite Element analysis (Femap, Ansys) skills
Experience with GD&T and designing for manufacturability
Demonstrated ability to personally design, evaluate, and procure complex mechanical assemblies with 30-40 components in aerospace or similar
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on design and development
A motivated leader who has experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers

Responsibilities

Complete ownership of product outcomes for spaceflight hardware
Develop requirements for subsystems and components including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements
Perform mechanical design and analysis of complex assemblies to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirements
Develop and define design best practices for future programs
Manage system level schedule and integration requirements for your subsystems while working together with the Assembly, Integration, and Test team to enable a smooth build process
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SolidworksFemapAnsysGD&TFinite Element AnalysisCADMechanical DesignDesigning for Manufacturability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite and requires working out of the San Francisco office.

What is the salary for this Senior Mechanical Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include strong CAD design with Solidworks, Finite Element analysis using Femap and Ansys, experience with GD&T and designing for manufacturability, and the ability to design complex mechanical assemblies with 30-40 components in aerospace.

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis has a passionate, collaborative team of over 400 world-class engineers working in a fast-paced environment from their San Francisco office, offering a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 4-15+ years of mechanical design experience, a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, passion for hardware development in fast-paced settings, and experience mentoring junior engineers.

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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