Full-Time

Product Growth Manager

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Compensation Overview

$140k - $170k/yr

+ Equity

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

US Citizenship Required

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Market Research
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product marketing, growth strategy, go-to-market planning, consulting, or business operations.
  • 2+ years of experience in early and growth-stage startups working with lean teams.
  • Technical background in engineering or scientific-related field.
  • Product or growth-related experience in telecom, satcom, or aerospace.
  • Strong business judgment, storytelling, and communication skills.
  • Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
  • Experience in data analysis, identifying actionable insights, and creative problem-solving.
  • A history of successfully leading complex strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites, Astranis locations, and events.
Responsibilities
  • Conducting comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes in the satellite internet and private network industry.
  • Developing tailored product offerings for existing and emerging verticals (e.g., Energy, Utilities, Aviation, Maritime, IoT, and Technology) to enhance and expand our market positioning and attract new customers.
  • Expanding existing capacity service into a tiered service offering, including defining and packaging the Astranis end-to-end managed service.
  • Collaborating across teams (engineering, marketing, earth stations, network operations, finance, and solutions engineering) to drive product improvements and launch campaigns that maximize global sales.
  • Collaborating with marketing to ensure the highest quality and consistency across verticals and geographies of all external-facing materials, including the website.
  • Develop a data-driven lead qualification system that prioritizes and weights leads based on strategic criteria, refining product marketing efforts and enhancing sales targeting.
  • Leading the development and execution of strategic programs to grow global sales, including new channels and demand generation approaches.
Desired Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in product marketing, growth strategy, go-to-market planning, consulting, or business operations.
  • 2+ years of experience in early and growth-stage startups working with lean teams.
  • Technical background in engineering or scientific-related field.
  • Product or growth-related experience in telecom, satcom, or aerospace.
  • Strong business judgment, storytelling, and communication skills.
  • Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
  • Experience in data analysis, identifying actionable insights, and creative problem-solving.
  • A history of successfully leading complex strategic and operational initiatives.

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching untapped markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis aims to bridge the digital divide and has garnered interest from the US Department of Defense, indicating strong growth potential.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$703.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astranis raised $200M to fund its Omega satellite program, ensuring future growth.
  • The company plans to launch over 100 satellites by 2030, expanding its market reach.
  • Astranis' collaboration with Orbits Satellite Corporation secures large-scale contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX and OneWeb may impact Astranis' market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements require costly upgrades to Astranis' infrastructure.
  • Potential delays in satellite launches could affect Astranis' expansion plans.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis offers low-cost, turnkey satellite services for underserved markets.
  • The company designs, manufactures, and operates its own telecommunications satellites.
  • Astranis' partnership with Xona Space Systems diversifies its offerings beyond commercial services.

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Benefits

An equity stake in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited vacation days.

Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.

Complementary OneMedical membership.

Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.

Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF

Generous, fully-paid parental leave.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
Castle Placement
Dec 3rd, 2024
Communications and Networking Telecom Capital Raises in the U.S. - November 16th-30th, 2024

Astranis, operator of a satellite internet company intended to bridge the digital divide, raised an additional $50 million of Series D venture funding from NTT Docomo Ventures, and other investors.

EIN News
Nov 6th, 2024
Orbits Satellite Corporation and Brightside International Corporation Sign a US$7B Agreement

As part of this ambitious effort, Orbits first partnered with Astranis, the world's leading operator of dedicated communications satellites, to construct its latest satellite.

GPS World
Nov 6th, 2024
Astranis to develop resilient GPS satellites for USSF

Astranis to develop resilient GPS satellites for USSF.

SpaceNews
Nov 1st, 2024
Astranis partners with Xona Space for U.S. military GPS backup program

WASHINGTON - Satellite manufacturer Astranis announced Nov. 1 it is teaming up with navigation startup Xona Space Systems to compete for a U.S. Space Force contract aimed at developing a backup to the military's GPS system.

Business Wire
Jul 31st, 2024
Energy Recovery Appoints Mike Mancini as Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Mancini joins Energy Recovery from Astranis Space Technologies Corp., a San Francisco-based next-gen satellite company, where he served as CFO for four years and was instrumental in bringing this revolutionary satellite technology to market.