Full-Time

Supplier Quality Engineer

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$110k - $145kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.

US Citizenship Required

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Material Science/Physics or similar technical field
  • 2-6 years experience in a manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain engineering role
  • Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, SCARs etc.)
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Establish phase gates at suppliers for new product introduction and production, and manage the program to success by supporting supplier activities to ramp up to full rate production
  • Spearhead root cause analysis and countermeasures with the supplier by working with a cross-functional team of engineers and supply chain managers
  • Work with design engineers to capture requirements and ensure appropriate inspection processes are in place, at the supplier and at Astranis (incoming quality control)
  • Review vendor documentation such as certifications and end item data packages to approve shipment
  • Perform supplier audits and qualification activities to certify contract manufacturers for flight hardware production
  • Review Astranis PCBA and harness drawings and specifications, give feedback for design-for-manufacturing and inspectability, and approve on behalf of manufacturing
  • Establish processes to ingest process data from suppliers, and analyze quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and drive improvement as needed
  • Generate forecasts and work with suppliers to ensure capacity for upcoming programs, and drive make/buy trades and supplier selection to ensure a robust supply and high quality for your product lines
  • Generate quality clauses and statements of work for various products and commodities to ensure clear flowdown of requirements to vendors
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with PCBA production (surface mount technology), harness assembly, and/or EEE piece part procurement and screening
  • Experience with process capability studies and setting up Statistical Process Control monitoring
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing, including AS9100 quality management system
  • IPC-610 and -620 certification, and knowledge of RoHS and similar industry standards
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, GR&R, process capability studies, statistical process control, etc.
  • Has experience in failure analysis and material analysis techniques – SEM/EDX, TEM, XRF, XRD, CSAM, etc., curve tracing a plus
  • Understanding of typical NPI and production ramp process including phase gates and milestones

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft designed for Geostationary Orbit to provide internet connectivity to people who currently lack access. The company creates low-cost telecommunications satellites that allow it to offer bandwidth-as-a-service to both commercial and government customers. This approach enables Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost compared to traditional satellite providers, making it appealing for reaching underserved 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 by connecting the estimated 4 billion people without internet access, and its technology has garnered interest from the US Department of Defense.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$587.2M

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 its market presence.
  • Partnership with Xona Space Systems could open new defense market opportunities.
  • $50 million Series D funding highlights strong investor confidence and supports expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
  • Technological advancements require costly upgrades to remain competitive.
  • Potential satellite launch delays could affect expansion and revenue projections.

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 targets underserved markets, aiming to connect 4 billion people without internet access.

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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

4%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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.

Business Wire
Jul 31st, 2024
Energy Recovery Appoints Mike Mancini as Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Mancini joins Energy Recovery from Astranis Space Technologies Corp., a San Francisco-based next-gen satellite company, where he served as CFO for four years and was instrumental in bringing this revolutionary satellite technology to market.