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Senior Machinist

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$30 - $60Hourly

+ Equity + Healthcare + Disability Insurance + Life Insurance + Flexible PTO + 401(K) Retirement + Catered Meals

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Must be onsite 5 days a week.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years experience machining parts for aerospace, medical, or other high-reliability industries
  • Knowledge of Solidworks, Fusion CAD/CAM, or other CAM software
  • Knowledge of Haas, Matsuura and general Fanuc controllers
  • Understanding of basic rigging and safety for moving objects
  • Proficiency with inspection tools and experience dimensionally verifying hardware to engineering specifications
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, decimals, and shop math to practical situations
  • Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week
Responsibilities
  • Read job orders and blueprints for aerospace prototype and production parts, and produce them on a variety of equipment in our machine shop.
  • Set up 3- and 5-axis CNC machines, including tooling creation, tool selection, and programming.
  • Run multiple machines of different types, including scheduling jobs to maximize productivity.
  • Use Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) and hand tools to inspect parts made both internally and by external suppliers.
  • Program and operate the Faro arm measurement equipment for both component inspection and satellite integration-level measurements.
  • Document builds via Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control part configuration, material certification, and traceability.
  • Procure material for jobs as needed based on requests for parts.
  • Write non-conformance tickets for defects created or found during the manufacturing process.
  • Assist in training for new employees and other internal users of the machine shop.

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 than 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

$760.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astranis' recent $1 billion in satellite service sales and upcoming satellite launches indicate strong market demand and growth potential.
  • The introduction of the Omega satellite, with its 50 Gbps throughput, positions Astranis as a leader in next-generation satellite communications.
  • Partnerships with entities like the US Department of Defense and international companies like Thaicom highlight Astranis' expanding global footprint and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, including major players like Starlink, poses a significant challenge to Astranis' market share.
  • Delays or failures in satellite launches could impact service delivery and financial stability.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis' focus on low-cost, high-throughput telecommunications satellites for Geostationary Orbit sets it apart from competitors like Starlink, which primarily targets Low Earth Orbit.
  • The company's bandwidth-as-a-service model offers a turnkey solution, making it more accessible and cost-effective for commercial and government clients.
  • Astranis' ability to design, manufacture, and operate its own satellites allows for greater control over costs and service quality, unlike traditional satellite providers.

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.