Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.
As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!
This role will contribute to both commercial and our US government programs.
Role
As a solutions architect you will be working on satellite network design for global commercial and government solutions. This role focuses on selecting and dimensioning ground systems for customer use cases from inception to implementation. At its core, this involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:
- Gateway and remote earth station selection
- Baseband selection to meet the client’s specific use case
The role provides a balance of technical and business facing responsibilities. It is a high visibility and high impact role impacting both internal and external customers. Our responsibilities include:
- Dimensioning ground solutions for commercial pursuits by working with Earth Stations Engineering/Operations, Network Operations, and Hub teams
- Building Astranis’s profile with the international business community
- Maintain healthy relationships with vendors and partners such as network hardware/service suppliers, hub vendors, and terminal suppliers for satellite networks
- Shaping our future product offering based on current trends, market insight, and customer feedback
- Modeling and analyzing satellite networks using in house network software
- Interfacing with Commercial, US Government, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Operations and Executive teams
- Communicating externally our satellite network design, analysis, status, and health reports
- Willingness to travel (~10%)
- Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Senior and Mid-level to senior management roles are available, depending on the candidate.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience
- Satellite communications industry experience with ground systems, hubs, and networks for HTS systems in LEO, MEO, or GEO
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (or equivalent background knowledge)
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment and shaping process and procedures for long term growth
- An excellent knowledge of enterprise LAN/WAN architecture and familiarity with IP networking protocols/hardware
- Experience with satellite network hub management and operations
- Proven track record in strategic technical sales environments balancing the customers’ wants with internal capabilities and goals
- Willingness to travel (~15%)
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Experience in cellular 3g, 4g, LTE, and 5g network protocol
- Experience in SD-WAN architecture
- Link budgeting / Link analysis experience
- Scripting language experience in one of the following: Python (preferred), MATLAB, R, Julia, C++, or similar. Comfortable using scripted tools to conduct analyses and trade studies.
- Experience with regulatory affairs for space based communications networks
- Experience working Military Satellite communications systems
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary
$120,000—$160,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
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What We Do
Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. Our mission is to help get online the 4 billion people who are without internet access.
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