Full-Time
Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Astranis
201-500 employees
Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites
Compensation Overview
$115k - $150kAnnually
Mid, Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
San Francisco, CA, USA
The job requires U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status.
US Citizenship Required
You match the following Astranis's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- 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
- 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
- Experience with web development frameworks and databases
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 Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$587.2M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
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.
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↑ 0%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.
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.
Astranis to develop resilient GPS satellites for USSF.
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.
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.