Full-Time

Radio Hardware Engineer

Associate Program

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$1.8kWeekly

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
FPGA
Requirements
  • 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 PCBA hardware from scratch (student design team projects, design competitions, personal projects)
  • Solid EE foundation in one or more of the following areas:
  • analog design (op amps, transistors, RLC filters)
  • digital design (FPGAs, SOCs, SERDES, DDR, LVDS)
  • mixed signal design (ADCs, DACs, power integrity)
  • RF design (s-parameters, transmission lines, impedance matching)
  • US Citizenship or Green Card
Responsibilities
  • Design, simulate, implement, and test our internally developed software defined radio hardware
  • Bringup and debug hardware in the lab with top of the line instruments and equipment
  • Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
  • Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of flight hardware
  • Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit with the goal of providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide who currently lack 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 compared to traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching untapped 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 technology has also garnered interest from the US Department of Defense, indicating its potential in the space technology sector.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$587.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astranis raised $200M in Series D funding, supporting its satellite expansion plans.
  • Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances Astranis' reputation in defense sectors.
  • Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, showing long-term vision.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
  • Continuous R&D investment is needed to keep up with rapid technological advancements.
  • Geopolitical tensions could affect Astranis' satellite operations in certain regions.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis offers low-cost telecommunications satellites with a unique bandwidth-as-a-service model.
  • The company designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring quality control.
  • Astranis focuses on connecting 4 billion people without internet access, addressing a global need.

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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.