Full-Time
Communications/DSP Associate Engineer Program
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Astranis
201-500 employees
Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites
Compensation Overview
$1.8kWeekly
Entry
No H1B Sponsorship
San Francisco, CA, USA
Requires in-office presence in San Francisco.
US Citizenship Required
- A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
- Strong fundamentals in "signals and systems" (basic transforms, filters, aliasing, analysis in both continuous and discrete domains, interpolation, decimation, etc)
- Strong fundamentals in digital communications (modulation, coding, synchronization, fading, doppler, multiple access, channel capacity, etc)
- Familiar with software development (some experience writing software for DSP, MCU, and/or FPGA, experience in one or more scripting languages)
- Familiar with analog concepts (amplifiers, analog filters, gain and delay variation, reflections, compression, etc)
- Experience working with signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
- Design signal processing for custom software defined radio hardware (ex. channelization, equalization, PA linearization, gain control, carrier synchronization, symbol mapping, framing, channel coding/FEC, etc)
- Work closely with FPGA developers to implement and test the signal processing on radio hardware
- Model the end-to-end radio system from earth to space, and back.
- Drive radio architecture trade studies, run link budgets, optimize the radio system for maximum performance for dozens of markets and use cases around the world
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
6 month growth
↑ 19%1 year growth
↑ 35%2 year growth
↑ 50%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, expanding market share.
- Partnership with Xona Space Systems could lead to more government contracts.
- $50 million Series D funding indicates strong investor confidence and expansion potential.
What critics are saying
- Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
- Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.
- Potential satellite launch delays due to supply chain issues could affect deployment.
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 connecting 4 billion people without internet, addressing a significant need.
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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.