Astranis

About Astranis

Revolutionizing satellite broadband for global connectivity

🏢 Tech, Space👥 201-500 employees📅 Founded 2015📍 Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA💰 $603.8m3.8
B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

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

Production Quality Engineer Mid-Level

AstranisSan Francisco

Posted 1w agoMid-LevelProduction Quality Engineer📍 San Francisco💰 $130,000 - $180,000 / yearly
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Overview

Astranis is hiring a Production Quality Engineer to ensure high-reliability satellite hardware meets rigorous standards for spaceflight. You'll collaborate with engineering and production teams to tackle complex quality challenges. This role requires experience in electronics or electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing — your hands-on experience has equipped you with the skills to tackle complex quality challenges effectively. You possess a proactive approach to problem-solving, allowing you to lead root cause investigations and ensure that hardware meets the rigorous standards required for spaceflight. Your ability to work effectively in dynamic environments makes you a valuable asset to any team.

You understand the importance of quality in production processes — your experience has taught you how to perform and support quality functions such as nonconformance management and compliance with industry standards. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with engineering and production teams to drive improvements and maintain high reliability in satellite hardware.

You are detail-oriented and committed to excellence — your track record demonstrates your ability to identify issues early and implement effective solutions. You are passionate about contributing to projects that expand humanity's reach into the solar system, and you are excited about the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the aerospace industry.

Desirable

Experience with quality assurance methodologies and tools would be a plus — familiarity with industry standards related to aerospace and satellite manufacturing can set you apart. You may also have knowledge of statistical process control and quality improvement techniques, which can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Production Quality Engineer at Astranis, you will play a key role in building high-reliability satellite hardware. You will collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to solve complex quality challenges, ensuring that our hardware meets the rigorous standards required for spaceflight. Your responsibilities will include leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to address nonconformances.

You will perform quality functions that support the manufacturing process, including conducting inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications. Your expertise will help identify areas for improvement, and you will work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions that enhance product quality.

In this role, you will also be responsible for documenting quality processes and maintaining records to ensure traceability and compliance. You will contribute to the development of quality metrics and reports, providing insights that drive continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

You will have the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, including engineering, production, and management, to foster a culture of quality throughout the organization. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our satellite missions, as you help ensure that our products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

What we offer

At Astranis, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on the world.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be supported in your career journey, with access to resources and training that help you enhance your skills and advance your career in the aerospace industry. Join us in our mission to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction.

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