Full-Time

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Machining

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$160k - $180kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Must be onsite 5 days a week.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent technical degree.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in CNC machining and programming.
  • Expert in GD&T and drawing reviews.
  • Mechanical design experience including creating solid models and prints.
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
  • Work with design engineering teams to build quality into part designs and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), including participating in design reviews and performing tolerance stackup analysis.
  • Develop and qualify manufacturing and inspection processes, including performing process validation, documenting procedures, and supporting processes in production.
  • Write production procedures, work order templates, process specifications, and other build documents.
  • Work with supplier quality and contract manufacturers, to develop their manufacturing and quality processes and respond to questions and issues.
  • Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause, create actionable items, and system improvements.
  • Own scheduling and prioritization for machined part production and inspection, including working closely with other Astranis teams and management to understand company and project priorities.
  • Assist in machining and programming operations as required for R&D and production.
  • Create, maintain and communicate detailed schedules and status updates.
  • Assist in designing and creating fixturing for production.

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 new markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$587.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.
  • Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.
  • $50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
  • Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.
  • Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.
  • The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.
  • Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.

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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.