Astranis is a company that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure communications networks.
<div class="content-intro"><p>Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.<br><br>Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"> <h4>Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer</h4> <p>As a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will oversee the production of the propulsion subsystem for high-orbit satellites. You will be responsible for the production of advanced propulsion components, getting them assembled into a subsystem, and integrating that subsystem onto the vehicle. This is a highly cross-functional role that will require you to meet stakeholder and industry requirements while hitting aggressive cost and schedule requirements. Successful candidates will have a proven history of delivering on complex engineering projects with minimal oversight.</p> <h4>Role</h4> <ul> <li>Manage the production of a propulsion subsystem, including an advanced welded assembly, for use in a high-orbit satellite application</li> <li>Design and build, or source, all tooling and equipment necessary to build propulsion components and assemble advanced propulsion subsystems</li> <li>Build the factory that builds satellites - manage complex infrastructure targets to upgrade and maintain our capabilities</li> <li>Develop manufacturing processes that meet rigorous internal and external standards</li> <li>Work closely with other teams to deliver your subsystem on time and at our expected quality</li> <li>Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)</li> <li>5+ years of industry experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding</li> <li>Highly Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD), and proven experience delivering products that you've personally designed and built</li> <li>A passion for manufacturing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/ development</li> <li>Demonstrated ability of personally managing advanced manufacturing products</li> <li>Must be onsite 5 days a week</li> </ul> <h4>Bonus</h4> <ul> <li>Direct experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, or Integration Engineering roles</li> <li>Direct experience with Robotic Welding, Automated Welding, or Orbital Tube Welding equipment</li> <li>Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing precision welded assemblies, electric propulsion systems, or chemical space propulsion systems</li> <li>Deep knowledge in Machining, Welding, or Fixture/ Tool & Die design</li> <li>Experience with Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)</li> <li>Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)</li> <li>Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)</li> <li>Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction</li> <li>Familiarity with Reliability and Mission Assurance best practices</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer: </strong></div> <div> </div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div> </div> <div> <p data-path-to-node="3">Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.</p> </div> <div>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.</div></div><div class="title">Base Salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$145,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$185,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(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))</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div></div>