Astranis Space Technologies

A technology company in San Francisco is seeking a DevOps engineer to support its growing fleet of satellites. The role involves managing CI pipelines, automating deployment processes, and improving developer productivity. Candidates should have at least 2 years of DevOps experience and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary package between $130,000 and $160,000, along with equity and benefits.

Astranis Space Technologies is looking for a Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer to join its San Francisco team. In this role, you'll design software architecture, automate testing processes, and engage in collaborative efforts across engineering teams, contributing to impactful satellite projects. A competitive compensation package is offered, which includes equity and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Offensive Security Engineer Astranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. 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. Astranis employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs and is headquartered in Northern California. Responsibilities Offensive & Penetration Testing (Primary) Perform penetration tests of web apps, APIs, backend services, cloud infrastructure, and corporate networks. Conduct threat emulation exercises, red team scenarios, and targeted attack simulations. Assess CI/CD pipelines, IAM configurations, and internal services for exploitable weaknesses. Lead offensive security initiatives and serve as the organization's primary expert for AppSec and enterprise pentesting. Security Research & Adversarial Analysis Track emerging threats, techniques, and vulnerabilities relevant to cloud and enterprise environments. Develop custom exploits or proof of concepts as needed to validate findings. Collaboration & Remediation Support Work with development, infra, and IT teams to validate controls and guide effective remediation. Provide actionable risk assessments from an attacker's perspective. Contribute offensive insights to secure system design guidance. General Product Security Support (Secondary) Assist with code review and threat modeling for software components when offensive insights are needed. Requirements 5+ years of hands on offensive security experience (AppSec, cloud, or enterprise penetration testing). Demonstrated experience leading complex penetration tests for web apps, APIs, and cloud platforms. Strong proficiency in offensive tooling (Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, proxy tools, etc.) and manual testing techniques. Familiarity with cloud native attack vectors (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proficiency in at least one scripting or exploitation oriented language (Python, Go, JavaScript, etc.). Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an attacker's mindset. Ability to explain complex technical vulnerabilities to a range of audiences. What We Offer All 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. Base Salary: $160,000-$240,000 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 . Seniority Level Mid Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Information Technology Space Research and Technology

Join to apply for the Senior RF Design Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies. 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 U.S. 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. Senior RF Design Engineer As an RF Engineer you will be responsible for design, qualification, and procurement of active RF electronics (frequency converters, SSPAs, LNAs, PLLs, etc.) in the RF front end of satellite payloads. You will work closely with mechanical, payload systems, electrical, and software engineers to achieve overall system requirements in your designs. Role Design, simulate, implement, and measure active and passive RF sub systems at microwave frequencies, including SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters, etc. Be responsible for hardware designs from requirements definition through manufacturing, bring up, and qualification testing. Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team. Specify, procure, and integrate third party vendor hardware. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team. Requirements BS in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent. Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast paced environment and hands on design and development. 6+ years of experience. Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts, such as RF circuit analysis, amplifier design, noise, linearity, radio architectures, etc. Hands on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies. Proven completion of product from concept to production. Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, HFSS, etc). Experience with PCB design, layout and simulation (Altium or similar). Bonus MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent. Experience with system in package (SiP), multi chip modules (MCM), packaged RF hybrids, etc. Experience developing communications satellite payloads. Experience designing SSPAs or implementing SSPA based phased arrays. Experience with designing high reliability electronics for harsh environments such as space or automotive. Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background. Experience with Software Defined Radios and associated skillset (mixed signal, high speed digital). Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages used for automating test instruments. 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. 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 . Diversity Statement 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.

A leading aerospace firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to lead penetration testing efforts targeting applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on offensive security experience and expertise in tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit. This role offers a competitive salary between $160,000 and $240,000, equity options, and comprehensive benefits including subsidized healthcare and flexible PTO.

A pioneering space technology firm in Northern California is looking for a Senior Offensive Security Engineer. You will lead penetration testing efforts across various platforms, collaborate with multiple teams, and track emerging security threats. The role requires at least 5 years in offensive security and expertise in tools such as Burp Suite and Nmap. A competitive salary package ranging from $160,000 to $240,000 is offered, including equity and comprehensive benefits.

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 worldwide-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. 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. Payload Operations Engineer As a Payload Operations Engineer at Astranis, you will play a key role in planning, executing, and optimizing the in orbit operations of our communications payloads. You'll combine mission engineering expertise with RF systems understanding to ensure payload performance, reliability, and responsiveness throughout mission life. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of space operations, RF systems, and software driven telemetry and control. Role Lead daily and long term payload operations, including performance monitoring, anomaly resolution, and optimization of on orbit communications systems. Support mission design and execution, including link budget validation, mission configuration, and payload commissioning. Develop and maintain software tools and dashboards for payload telemetry, trending, and health monitoring. Define and implement telemetry and telecommand (TT&C) strategies to ensure safe and reliable operations. Coordinate cross functionally between mission operations, ground software, and RF hardware teams to ensure seamless command and control. Perform data analysis of our payload and TTC performance across the fleet to ensure consistent performance and health of our satellites. Participate in mission rehearsals and payload readiness reviews, contributing to mission planning and operations documentation. Assist in defining and developing automation strategies for on orbit payload control and fault detection. Requirements B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field. 0-7 years of experience in satellite operations, mission engineering, or RF systems engineering. Proficiency in Python and comfort developing telemetry visualization or automation tools. Experience with telemetry databases, command systems, or mission control software. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system level issues across hardware and software boundaries. Solid understanding of RF systems, modulation/demodulation, and link budgets. On call support for payload and TTC systems, up to one week per month. Willing and able to obtain a security clearance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset. Bonus Experience in geostationary satellite payload operations. Familiarity with ground system architectures and RF test instrumentation. Experience with software development tools such as Git. Knowledge of embedded systems or spacecraft flight software interfaces. Experience with automation frameworks or machine learning applied to telemetry analysis. 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. $115,000 - $150,000 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer As a team, we've launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 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. Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware/Software Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-level software architecture to support vehicle integration and test operations. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to create and implement successful test plans, and develop software for automated testing at both component and integrated levels. Additionally, you will refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components, support all phases of development from proposal to successful test and flight, implement ground control and telemetry software, and contribute to the growth of our team through recruitment and hiring efforts. Role Engage in the design of high-level software architecture in support of vehicle integration and test operations Work with test instruments, and engage in writing drivers for ground support equipment Implement software for automated testing at component and integrated levels Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components Support all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful test and flight Implement ground control and telemetry software Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team Requirements Bachelors, degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge) 2-5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development / testing. 3+ Years of experience with Python (or other high-level object oriented scripting language(s 1+ Years of experience with Linux and shell command line tools 1+ Years of experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, or others) A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience reading schematics and data sheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope Bonus Experience with web development frameworks and databases 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. 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Join to apply for the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies. 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. 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 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. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Reliability is the cornerstone of a successful space mission. As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll design infrastructure that's as mission-critical as the satellites it supports: platforms built to run 24/7 without compromise. Your infrastructure will be the foundation for applications Mission Operators use to safely command our satellites and maintain situational awareness. Your expertise will guide our company strategy in leveraging the cloud for hosting critical applications and improving developer productivity. This role supports both commercial and U.S. Government programs. In this role, you will: Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based platforms that host mission-critical applications Harden infrastructure for resilience and build self-healing systems with minimal downtime Develop observability pipelines that give insight into cluster health and cost Partner with teams across the engineering org to ensure their application requirements and SLAs are met Champion best practices in software reliability, security, and scalability across the engineering org Requirements 3+ years experience in Infrastructure and/or Site Reliability engineering Bachelor of Science in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology) Experience deploying and maintaining production Kubernetes clusters Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) Proficiency with Python or other scripting language Understanding of cloud spend optimization and best practices for managing cost Bonus Areas Experience with on prem or baremetal Kubernetes management Experience with GitOps tools (e.g. FluxCD, ArgoCD) Familiarity with observability stacks and implementing monitoring solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana) Experience with secrets management (e.g. Vault, External Secrets) Experience with service meshes (e.g. Istio, Nginx) What we offer - All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a component of Astranis' total rewards package, which may include equity in the form of incentive stock options, healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Salary ranges are informed by professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered will be influenced by factors including experience, credentials & certifications, education, skill level, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary $130,000-$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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Space Research and Technology Our system includes referrals that can increase your chances of interviewing at Astranis Space Technologies. Location: San Francisco, CA

Overview 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 more to launch, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. 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 investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. We're seeking a Systems Administrator with deep Linux expertise to help maintain and evolve our infrastructure. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of core systems that support day-to-day operations. You'll work closely with technical teams to implement improvements, streamline operations, and keep our environment resilient. Role Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, focusing on stability, scalability, and security Perform patching, upgrades, and configuration management to keep systems current and compliant Manage authentication and access controls across Linux and integrated platforms Support and troubleshoot core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, NFS, etc.) Develop and maintain automation workflows to reduce manual work and improve consistency Monitor system performance, respond to incidents, and implement preventative measures Collaborate with different departments to understand and meet their technical requirements and support needs Test and evaluate new technology to determine its potential benefits for the company Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for team use Requirements 3-5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator with a strong Linux focus Hands-on expertise with major Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in server environments Solid foundation in networking concepts and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs) Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar) Experience with authentication and access management in Linux environments (e.g. LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD, PAM) Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Clear, collaborative communication skills for cross-team work Bonus Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) Familiarity with identity management platforms such as FreeIPA or Active Directory integration Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Nagios) 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, health insurance benefits, disability and life insurance, flexible PTO, 401(k) retirement, and on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed by professional salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered will be influenced by experience, credentials, educational attainment, skill level, and the scope of the position. $120,000 - $150,000 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, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3 . Our mission and 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. EEO and Accessibility Astranis complies with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Backend Software Engineer, Enterprise Systems 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-including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the U.S. military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1,000,000,000 of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750,000,000 from world-class investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, 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. Before a satellite can be launched into orbit, it needs to be financed, procured, manufactured, and tested. As a Backend Software Engineer you will help build the software systems that enable spacecraft development, testing, and manufacturing, while ensuring seamless integration with our supply chain. This high impact role spans across domains-from procurement and manufacturing to cloud services and data pipelines-and plays a critical part in enabling efficient engineering workflows, business intelligence, and flight operations at scale. You'll collaborate closely with cross functional teams-including hardware, manufacturing, operations, and satellite flight control-to develop internal tools that streamline processes and accelerate development. You will own and deliver scalable systems to ensure that we can build, test, and launch satellites efficiently. This role supports both commercial and U.S. Government satellite programs. Role Design, implement, and maintain scalable software systems that support hardware design, manufacturing, and automated testing. Build data pipelines that drive decision making across teams. Own backend development for internal tools across test infrastructure, manufacturing, and business intelligence. Integrate with hardware design, procurement, and production platforms such as Altium, Arena, NetSuite, and others. Automate manual workflows to increase operational velocity across engineering, production, and satellite operations. Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians to gather requirements, refine tools, and deliver impactful solutions. Own projects from architecture and design through implementation, test, deployment, and iteration. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 2+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency with Python. Experience designing and maintaining REST or GraphQL APIs. Strong foundation in working with SQL databases (e.g., Postgres). Experience deploying backend services to cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP). Comfortable working in Linux, using shell tools, and managing source control with Git. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container based deployment strategies. Bonus Experience with platforms like Altium, Arena, NetSuite, First Resonance, Manufacturo, or similar tools used in hardware development. Background in manufacturing, logistics, or aerospace systems. Familiarity with automated test strategies and embedded system validation. Experience developing for real time telemetry systems or ground control interfaces. Experience with hardware software interfaces, including instrumentation, schematics, and validation workflows. Compensation & Benefits All positions include 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. Base salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 USD. Legal & Diversity 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 . 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. As set forth in Astranis's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

A leading space technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop scalable software systems critical for spacecraft development and operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal tools and integrate with hardware procurement and production platforms. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong experience in Python, and familiarity with cloud services. A competitive salary of $120,000 to $150,000 USD and comprehensive benefits are offered.

A leading space technology company in San Francisco is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for flight computers and Earth Station hubs. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of C++ experience and a passion for space technology. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring high reliability systems. Robust benefits and competitive salary offered between $120,000 and $150,000 per year.

A leading space technology company in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the avionics team. Responsibilities include designing and developing reliable electronics for satellites, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and over 8 years of experience in hardware development. Compensation includes a salary range of $140,000 - $200,000 USD, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software 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. 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. Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software As a Embedded Software Engineer on the Network Software team at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware. This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. Role: Develop Software for the Flight Computer / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite/ Earth Stations Hub Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, Design continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews Collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications Ground Control, Telemetry) Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle Deliver complex projects through incremental development Requirements: 2-4+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI) Good Communication and Written Skills Passionate about Space Technology Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems. Bonus: Experience with Python Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive) Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software 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. $120,000 - $150,000 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 Astranis is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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. 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. Senior Reliability Test Engineer As a Senior Reliability Test Engineer, you will be tasked with the unique challenge of working at the intersection of all engineering disciplines to ensure our hardware meets the highest level of quality and reliability. As Astranis scales up production of its satellites, we need to establish a robust reliability test program to aid in the development of new product designs, monitor manufacturing process health, and screen for long term reliability defects. The ideal candidate has extensive engineering experience working on high-reliability products, is self-driven and autonomous, and has the ability to build a reliability test program from the ground up. Role Develop and implement reliability test strategies for new products to maximize field life and minimize early life failures Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to maximize reliability across all disciplines Design and execute novel environmental, RF, mechanical, and electrical testing techniques tailored to the product and its functions Write test programs to exercise the functionality of the product over various conditions and environments Automate reliability test initiatives and reporting using proper data visualization techniques and thorough knowledge of the product and its functions Define the ongoing reliability testing strategy to monitor the manufacturing process health and screen for long-term reliability defects caused by process and component variability Root cause systemic production issues or failures found in test and drive design or process changes to meet long-term reliability goals Requirements Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in test, analysis, manufacturing, or hardware development Thorough understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration and TVAC Programming experience in Python, C and SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule Thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role Must be onsite 5 days a week Bonus Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries Demonstrated application of design or process validation and control methods such as DFMEA, PFMEA, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) Thorough understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage Hands-on experience qualifying and maintaining manufacturing processes for electronics and/or mechanical assemblies Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to produce executive-level reports and presentations to efficiently convey information about large data sets 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. $130,000 - $180,000 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. EEO We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

A leading aerospace technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Reliability Test Engineer. The candidate will develop reliability test strategies, work closely with engineering teams, and ensure hardware quality. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of related experience. The role demands creative problem-solving in a cross-functional environment. Additional benefits include competitive compensation packages including equity and robust health benefits.

Join to apply for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies Join to apply for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. As a team, we've launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 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, 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. Senior DevOps Engineer As a Senior DevOps engineer, you will be an early contributor to the growing infrastructure team to support a rapidly expanding fleet of satellites. Speed and reliability aren't luxuries here; they're lifelines. When a satellite is orbiting thousands of miles above Earth, minutes matter. Our developers need to iterate and deploy rapidly to fix mission-critical issues and push improvements that keep spacecraft healthy and missions on track. You'll be the one making sure our CI pipelines aren't just efficient, but blazing fast, so our engineers can respond to the unexpected in real time. You'll own every aspect of the development workflow including AI assistant tools, language upgrades, build systems, pre-commit checks, and emerging projects to help unlock developer velocity. If you're excited by the idea of supporting spacecraft with infrastructure that's as mission-critical as the satellites themselves, this is your launchpad. This role supports both commercial and U.S. Government programs. Role Maintain and streamline a CI pipeline integrating with a mix of real and simulated hardware Introduce and optimize build tools and workflows to accelerate development Automate release, deployment, and monitoring tooling for development and production systems Implement and own the proliferation of metrics and performance tracking in development, CI, production, and mission contexts Lead initiatives that improve developer productivity and developer experience Requirements 6+ years experience in Infrastructure and DevOps engineering Bachelor of Science in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology) Proficiency with Python or other scripting language Experience with scaling build systems such as, but not limited to: Bazel, CMake, or Pants Strong Experience with Linux Experience working with CI tools such as Gitlab, Github, Jenkins, Tekton or others Strong written and oral communication skills Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without much supervision Bonus Bazel build system Code coverage reporting AI tooling for developers Remote development environments Flaky test management and infrastructure 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. 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Overview 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. 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. As a RF/Communication Systems Engineer at Astranis you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and modeling of our satellites' communication payloads. You will work closely with many other teams including but not limited to the antenna, SDR, RF, DSP, and mechanical teams in order to design the best possible radio systems. Responsibilities Own architectural trade studies, and establish system and unit level requirements analytically or via simulation Lead R&D efforts for new radio features / technologies / custom components Work closely with many design teams, including RF, Antenna, digital hardware, FPGA, mechanical, thermal Communications related signal processing algorithm design and test Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent 3+ years of experience Strong technical communication skills (oral and written) Strong fundamentals in "signals and systems" and digital communications Familiar with hardware components and their associated impairments / limitations Comfortable working in the lab, testing radio hardware, using signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc Proven ability to triage and debug issues discovered in testing Comfortable developing software (Python, and some C/C++) Fast to learn new tools and workflows A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment) RF system design and budgeting Radio characterization test planning, automation and execution Comfortable with software, especially Python, git, GNU Radio Fixed point implementation of signal processing algorithms Familiarity with multi-rate signal processing techniques (polyphase filters, resamplers, etc) Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2) 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. Salary range: $120,000 - $165,000 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the 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.

A leading space technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build mission-critical services that control satellites and monitor telemetry. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, strong Python skills, and a solid understanding of distributed systems. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including equity, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible PTO.