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....

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Astranis is hiring a PCBA Technician to support avionics, power, and payload systems. You'll be responsible for building and testing circuit boards and collaborating with engineering teams. This role requires skills in Altium Designer and Embedded Linux.

Job Description

Who you are

As a PCBA Technician, you have a foundational understanding of printed circuit board assembly and are eager to work in a fast-paced environment. You are detail-oriented and capable of inspecting incoming boards to IPC-610 Class 2/3 standards. Your experience includes reworking, assembling, and debugging PCBAs, and you are comfortable applying and removing conformal coatings and other polymeric adhesives. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support new product development and production systems.

Desirable

Experience with Altium Designer is a plus, as it will help you in leading form components to match engineering footprints and drawings. Familiarity with Embedded Linux will also be beneficial in understanding the systems you will be working on. You are someone who is open to learning and growing in your role, and you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovative satellite technology.

What you'll do

In your role as a PCBA Technician at Astranis, you will be responsible for building and testing a variety of circuit boards and harnesses. You will work on both research and development as well as production systems, collaborating with engineering teams to debug any issues that arise. Your day-to-day tasks will involve assembling PCBAs, inspecting them for quality, and ensuring they meet the required standards. You will also be involved in applying and reworking conformal coatings and other adhesives, ensuring that all components are correctly aligned and functioning.

You will have the opportunity to lead the forming of components to match engineering specifications, which will require you to interpret engineering drawings accurately. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of quality and reliability that Astranis is known for, especially as the company expands its satellite offerings. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of satellite technology and ensuring that the systems you work on are robust and reliable.

What we offer

Astranis provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of satellite technology. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique perspective and contributions. The company is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, where you can grow your skills and advance your career. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, all while contributing to projects that have a significant impact on global communications.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. At Astranis, we believe in the potential of every individual and are excited to see how you can contribute to our mission of connecting the world through advanced satellite technology.

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