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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$29Hourly

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Git
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in a related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science)
  • Relevant Experience or coursework with Python
  • Familiarity with git and/or github
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously with guidance from senior engineers
Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing software tools to gain insights into mission-critical software performance and correctness.
  • Contribute towards python version migration for a large repository
  • Create tooling to automate python package generation and upload to a private repository.
  • Support the automation of release, deployment, and monitoring tooling for development and production systems.
  • Aid in the implementation and management of metrics and performance tracking in development, CI, production, and mission contexts.

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 $200 million in Series D funding for expansion and development.
  • Partnership with Xona Space Systems could lead to further government contracts.
  • Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, capturing market demand.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.
  • Potential delays in satellite launches due to supply chain issues or regulatory approvals.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites.
  • The company offers bandwidth-as-a-service, providing a turnkey solution for connectivity.
  • Astranis focuses on MicroGEO satellites, aligning with industry trends for smaller solutions.

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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.