Full-Time

Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

Posted on 11/5/2024

Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Compensation Overview

$120k - $175k/yr

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Must be onsite 5 days a week.

Must be onsite 5 days a week.

Must be onsite 5 days a week.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 5+ years of experience in PCBA/PCB supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering.
  • Experience in board assembly process and equipment (for example: Stencil print, SPI, pick & place, reflow, AOI, ICT, x-ray inspection).
  • Experience leading DFX reviews to deliver design manufacturability, testability, quality, and reliability.
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week
Responsibilities
  • Define manufacturing readiness requirements and lead key milestone reviews to ensure all stakeholder deliverables are complete.
  • Work with the Design Engineering team to identify and escalate manufacturing challenges early in product development by enforcing DFM, DFA and DFS principles.
  • Drive closure of all operational issues during pre-production builds.
  • Investigate failures in production, test, and integration. Identify and mitigate underlying root causes to prevent reoccurrence and foster continuous improvement.
  • Deliver manufacturing processes capabilities including equipment capability, quality controls, materials characterization, and workmanship standards.
  • Actively monitor the success of products and processes through the production ramp.
  • Provide direction to contract manufacturing, suppliers, and engineers to manage quarantine and rework activities.

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, while its advanced technology has garnered interest from the US Department of Defense.

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 plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, expanding market presence.
  • The company raised $200M in Series D funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • Partnership with Chunghwa Telecom showcases ability to tailor regional satellite solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from providers like SpaceX's Starlink could impact market share.
  • Potential satellite launch delays due to supply chain or technical issues.
  • Regulatory hurdles in international markets could complicate expansion plans.

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 full control.
  • Astranis focuses on geostationary orbit satellites, targeting underserved global markets.

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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

-1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-2%
Future Digital Solutions
Apr 19th, 2025
Chunghwa and Astranis Collaborate on Developing Taiwan-Centric Satellite Solutions

Chunghwa Telecom has entered a partnership with Astranis to create a geostationary satellite specifically designed for Taiwan.

Focus Taiwan
Apr 15th, 2025
Chunghwa Telecom to launch Taiwan's 1st dedicated satellite with Astranis

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Taiwan-based telecom service provider Chunghwa Telecom Co. recently signed a strategic agreement with Astranis Space Technologies Corp., an American satellite start-up, to develop the first dedicated compact geostationary orbit (MicroGEO) satellite for Taiwan.

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.

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