Astranis

About Astranis

Revolutionizing satellite broadband for global connectivity

🏢 Tech, Space👥 201-500 employees📅 Founded 2015📍 Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA💰 $603.8m3.8
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Key Highlights

  • Valuation of $1.6 billion with $603.8 million raised
  • Developed advanced small-form factor satellite technology
  • Launched two satellites in 2024 to enhance connectivity
  • Partnership to triple data speeds across Alaska

Astranis is transforming global internet access with its advanced small-form factor satellite technology, aiming to connect the 4 billion people currently offline. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Astranis has raised $603.8 million in funding, achieving a valuation of $1.6 billion. The company ha...

🎁 Benefits

Astranis offers an equity stake in the company, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation days, and a generous parental ...

🌟 Culture

Astranis is dedicated to bridging the digital divide through its innovative satellite technology, fostering a culture that prioritizes impactful work....

Astranis

Engineering Manager Lead

AstranisSan Francisco - On-Site

Posted 1w ago🏛️ On-SiteLeadEngineering Manager📍 San Francisco💰 $145,000 - $200,000 / yearly
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Overview

Astranis is seeking a Reliability Design Team Lead to manage and mentor a team of reliability and component engineers. You'll ensure spacecraft electronics meet quality and reliability standards while pushing the boundaries of geo-synchronous spacecraft design. This role requires expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in reliability engineering or a related field. Your expertise includes designing and testing electronic systems for aerospace applications, ensuring they meet stringent reliability and performance standards. You are skilled in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. You understand the complexities of spacecraft design and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this field. You are a strong communicator, able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality results.

Desirable

Experience with satellite systems or aerospace engineering is a plus. Familiarity with design for reliability principles and methodologies will help you excel in this role. You may also have experience with project management tools and techniques, enabling you to effectively lead your team and manage project timelines.

What you'll do

As the Reliability Design Team Lead, you will directly manage and mentor a team of reliability and component engineers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our spacecraft electronics and systems meet our quality, reliability, and availability needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of geo-synchronous spacecraft design, enabling performance in space that has not been realized to date. You will implement design for reliability practices throughout the engineering processes, ensuring that reliability is at the forefront of our designs. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining reliability test plans, analyzing test data, and providing recommendations for design improvements based on your findings. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding your team to achieve their goals and contribute to the overall success of Astranis.

What we offer

At Astranis, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique perspective and encourages you to bring your ideas to the table. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, where every team member has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills. Join us in our mission to connect the world and everyone in it through advanced satellite technology.

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