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Electronics Engineering Manager

Astranis · San Francisco

Mission Brief

Core Responsibilities

<div class="content-intro"><p>Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.<br><br>Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><h4><strong>Electronics Engineering Manager</strong></h4> <p>As the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of building and leading a team of talented electronics engineers. You will have a pivotal role in shaping the future of our satellite technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and delivering performance that sets new industry standards.</p> <h4><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Directly manage, mentor, and expand a team of both junior and senior electronics engineers</li> <li>Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to define and architect our next-generation electronic systems</li> <li>Oversee the entire lifecycle of our electronic hardware, from design and development to implementation and verification</li> <li>Develop and manage a detailed project schedule to ensure that our hardware development aligns with the overall program timeline</li> <li>Drive the design process, including specification, component selection, circuit board design, and system-level integration</li> <li>Lead the team through hands-on debugging, board bring-up, and system validation</li> <li>Play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new team members to support our rapid growth</li> <li>Provide expert support to our production and operations teams for the successful deployment and use of our hardware</li> <li>Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field</li> <li>5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced product design and development environment</li> <li>5+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing complex electronic hardware from concept to production</li> <li>A passion for hardware development and a desire to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.</li> <li>Proven experience in building and managing teams of engineers, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Experience with photovoltaics</li> <li>Experience with Li-ion batteries and battery management systems</li> <li>Experience with magnetics in power electronics</li> <li>Knowledge of radiation effects on electronic components</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer: </strong></div> <div> </div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div> </div> <div> <p data-path-to-node="3">Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.</p> </div> <div>Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.</div></div><div class="title">Base Salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$160,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$215,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))</div> <div> </div> <div>Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.</div> <div> </div> <div style="font-size: 13px;"> <h4 style="margin: 0;"><strong>SMS Terms of Service</strong></h4> <p style="margin: 0;"><br>1. When you opt in to receive SMS messages from <span class="replaceTag 183_companyName138">Astranis Space Technologies Corp.</span>, we may send you messages related to your job application, including updates, interview coordination, and other recruiting communications.<br>2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying with any of the following industry standard keywords:</p> <p style="margin: 0;">a. STOP<br>b. STOPALL<br>c. OPTOUT<br>d. CANCEL<br>e. END<br>f. QUIT<br>g. UNSUBSCRIBE<br>h. REVOKE</p> <p style="margin: 0;">3. After you opt out, we may send one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No further recruiting SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.<br>4. To opt back in, reply with any of the following industry standard keywords:</p> <p style="margin: 0;">a. START<br>b. UNSTOP<br>c. YES</p> <p style="margin: 0;">5. For help, reply HELP or contact us at EMAIL or PHONE NUMBER.<br>6. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.<br>7. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Contact your wireless provider for details.<br>8. For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy at: <span class="replaceTag 183_privacyPolicy">https://www.astranis.com/legal/privacy</span>.</p> </div></div>

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