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.

Team Lead - Environmental Test

As our Environmental Test Team Lead you will have the unique challenge of testing our spacecraft and its sub-assemblies and components through the simulated harsh environments of space. You will be responsible for building and leading a world class test team to execute any and all testing required to achieve the mission at Astranis.
The goal of producing 24/year of our next-generation Omega spacecraft relies heavily on our ability to rapidly ramp up our test capability without sacrificing quality. If you are a proven environmental test leader, and thrive in a fast-paced total-ownership environment, and are ready for your next challenge - this role might be for you.

Role:

• Lead a team of test engineers, specialists, and technicians to test spacecraft hardware, including hiring and managing direct reports.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the environmental test lab, and maintain the lab’s operational readiness to support 24/7 operations for critical test campaigns.
• Create and enforce quality standards and processes to ensure proper test and verification of satellite hardware.
• Create and enforce a culture of safety and quality throughout the workplace.
• Work closely with design engineering teams to evaluate and influence hardware designs for test-ability, and implement effective, robust, and efficient test strategies to enable factory output growth targets.
• Develop new processes, GSE, test assets, and tooling to support the test of new hardware designs, as well as continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Lead efforts to automate test assets and processes to enable “lights out” test operations.
• Create, maintain and communicate detailed schedules, ensuring your team and other stakeholders are aware of milestones and deadlines.