Astranis

Avionics Engineer

Astranis • $105K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • 2+ years experience in PCB/hardware design
  • Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
  • Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
  • Experience debugging circuits with embedded software.

Responsibilities

  • Design circuits and PCBs for spacecraft subsystems
  • Characterize, test, and validate hardware systems
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on satellite avionics
  • Assist in recruiting and hiring for the engineering team
  • Ensure hardware meets strict satellite performance criteria.

Benefits

  • Equity package via incentive stock options
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals
Full Job Description
Avionics EngineerAs an electrical engineer on the Avionics team at Astranis, you will be responsible for designing the flight hardware that forms the backbone of our satellite's internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You'll take ownership of the full lifecycle for your hardware designs and work collaboratively with engineers across the organization to develop creative and innovative solutions that will push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role
  • Design circuits and PCBs for various spacecraft subsystems
  • Characterize, test, and validate hardware systems across the spacecraft
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to architecture, design, and execute for satellite avionics
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Requirements
  • B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • 2+ years experience in PCB/hardware design
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
  • Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skill
  • Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to firmware
Bonus
  • Experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
  • Experience with C, C++, or Python
  • Radiation effects knowledge
  • Environmental test experience


What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

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.

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

$105,000-$165,000 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))

About Astranis

Astranis is a satellite manufacturing company that was founded in 2015 by John Gedmark and Ryan McLinko. The company is focused on building small, low-cost satellites that can provide internet access to remote areas of the world. Astranis has partnerships with major telecommunications companies such as Pacific Dataport and Alaska Communications, and has raised over $108 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Venrock. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Astranis
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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