Full-Time

Technical Recruiter

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Compensation Overview

$100k - $125k/yr

+ Equity

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2-6 years experience as a recruiter at a fast paced, high growth technology company
  • Must have a proven record of recruiting top talent for hardware or software engineering
  • Proven abilities to attract passive candidates and build a diverse pipeline
  • Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an appropriate blend of professionalism and friendliness
  • Creative candidate sourcing techniques and data driven decision making
  • Exceptional organizational skills and great follow-through on task
Responsibilities
  • Recruit top-tier engineering and business talent at a rapidly-growing company.
  • Provide a great candidate experience throughout every step of the interview process.
  • Screen applicants, coordinate onsite interviews, and conduct reference checks.
  • Build strong pipelines and proactively source passive candidates.
  • Manage and expand our diversity and inclusion initiative.
  • Collect and analyze data on our recruiting funnel, and make recommendations about how to improve our processes.

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 untapped markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold 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 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 raised $200 million in Series D funding to expand satellite development.
  • Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances Astranis' capabilities for U.S. military contracts.
  • Strategic agreement with Chunghwa Telecom for Taiwan's first dedicated satellite boosts credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX and OneWeb may impact Astranis' market share.
  • Continuous R&D investment is needed to keep up with rapid technological advancements.
  • Geopolitical tensions could affect international partnerships and market access for Astranis.

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, targeting untapped 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

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

2%
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.

SpaceNews
Nov 1st, 2024
Astranis partners with Xona Space for U.S. military GPS backup program

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.