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...

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

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Astranis

Thermal Analyst Senior

AstranisSan Francisco - On-Site

Posted 1w ago🏛️ On-SiteSeniorThermal Analyst📍 San Francisco💰 $140,000 - $180,000 / yearly
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Overview

Astranis is hiring a Senior Thermal Analyst to serve as the technical authority on thermal modeling and simulation for advanced satellites. You'll work with ANSYS Mechanical and Thermal Desktop to ensure accurate predictions of thermal systems. This role requires a deep understanding of FEA principles.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a strong background in thermal analysis and modeling, with a detailed understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) principles. Your expertise includes working with thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS Mechanical and Thermal Desktop, allowing you to validate vehicle thermal systems effectively. You possess a deep knowledge of solver settings, mesh sizing, and time-stepping, which are crucial for accurate thermal predictions. Your experience in high-power electronics and spacecraft architectures equips you to drive analysis strategies that align with Astranis's mission of expanding humanity's reach into the solar system.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with engineering teams to ensure that thermal predictions match real-world performance. Your analytical mindset enables you to tackle complex thermal challenges, and you are committed to delivering high-quality results that meet stringent customer requirements. You understand the importance of data security and network visibility in satellite communications, and you are passionate about contributing to innovative solutions in the aerospace industry.

What you'll do

As a Senior Thermal Analyst at Astranis, you will lead the virtual validation of thermal systems for advanced satellites. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute thermal analysis strategies that encompass everything from high-power electronics to full spacecraft architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that thermal predictions align with actual performance, driving improvements in satellite design and functionality.

You will be responsible for conducting detailed thermal simulations and analyses, utilizing your expertise in ANSYS Mechanical and Thermal Desktop to validate thermal models. Your role will involve analyzing complex thermal interactions and providing insights that inform design decisions. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and best practices in thermal analysis and modeling.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of thermal analysis processes and methodologies within the organization. You will stay updated on industry trends and advancements in thermal modeling techniques, ensuring that Astranis remains at the forefront of satellite technology. Your contributions will play a vital role in the success of Astranis's mission to provide secure and reliable satellite communications to customers worldwide.

What we offer

Astranis offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology that expands humanity's reach into the solar system. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute their unique perspectives. Join us in our mission to connect the world through advanced satellite communications.

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