Senior Radiation Effects Engineer at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent technical field
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Experience with the Geostationary radiation environment (TID, SEE, DDD)
Experience with designing for and testing for radiation effects
Experience in testing analog and digital circuits
Experience with high reliability systems
US Citizenship or Green Card

Responsibilities

Design fault tolerant electrical systems for operating in a radiation environment
Simulate and model the GTO and GEO radiation environments
Coordinate and run radiation testing campaigns to upscreen components
Work with the structures team to determine the proper shielding levels across the spacecraft
Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
Support other electrical design, bringup, and test activities
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Radiation Effects AnalysisRadiation TestingFault Tolerant DesignRadiation SimulationGEO Radiation EnvironmentsGTO Radiation EnvironmentsComponent UpscreeningSpacecraft ShieldingElectrical Systems DesignHardware DevelopmentAerospace Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

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

What is the salary range for this Senior Radiation Effects Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent; experience with Geostationary radiation environment (TID, SEE, DDD), designing and testing for radiation effects, testing analog and digital circuits, high reliability systems; plus US Citizenship or Green Card.

What benefits does Astranis offer?

The compensation package includes equity, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis has a passionate, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment with a rewarding work setting where you'll learn and make significant impact, working out of a legendary San Francisco office with a rapidly-growing team of over 400 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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