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Astranis

Builds small satellites for dedicated internet service

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$155k - $235kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. or M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least five years of opto-mechanical design experience combining precision mechanical design with optical system integration.
  • Experience in detailed design, development, and validation of mechanical assemblies from prototype through manufacturing.
  • Experience designing mechanical mounts, interfaces, and assemblies for optical components such as lenses, mirrors, lasers or light sources, detectors, and fibers.
  • Experience with precision optical alignment, including active and/or passive alignment.
  • Experience with free-space optics and miniature optical assemblies.
  • Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
  • Understanding of how mechanical tolerances, thermal effects, vibration, and assembly variation can affect optical performance and alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop opto-mechanical products from concept and detailed design through engineering drawings, vendor selection, evaluation, prototype builds, and production.
  • Design and integrate free-space optical assemblies, miniature optics, optical mounts, and precision alignment mechanisms.
  • Perform detailed tolerance analyses and tolerance stack-ups for optical and mechanical assemblies.
  • Integrate mechanical, optical, and electrical components into complex optoelectronic systems.
  • Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design reviews.
  • Work with optical, electrical, manufacturing, and other cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates.

Desired Qualifications

  • Micron or sub-micron optical alignment experience.
  • Experience running a development program while delegating to a small team.
  • Experience synthesizing requirements and flowing them down to sub-scale verification builds and testing.
  • Knowledge of geometric optics and semiconductor packaging and assembly.
  • Experience designing prototype or production equipment for optoelectronic manufacturing.
  • Experience managing a team of engineers.

About the Company

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Astranis

Builds small satellites for dedicated internet service

Astranis builds and operates small satellites that supply internet capacity to telecommunications companies, large enterprises, and government customers. Its MicroGEO spacecraft work in geostationary orbit, staying above the same region so customers receive continuous coverage without a large moving constellation. The company designs and manufactures satellites in-house, runs their ground networks, and earns revenue by leasing capacity or managing complete connectivity services. Its infrastructure supports cellular backhaul, aircraft connectivity, and broadband links in remote areas where ground networks are difficult to build. Astranis was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2015

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