Earth Stations Engineer
Astranis Space TechnologiesSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted August 6, 2025
125000 - 160000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Astranis Space Technologies specializes in building low-cost satellites for high orbits, with its flagship product MicroGEO offering affordable broadband services in geostationary orbit. The company also provides radiation-hardened electronics and supports government missions across MEO and GEO. Astranis has a $1 billion backlog for 12+ satellites launching over the next two years and is backed by $750 million from top investors, employing over 400 engineers at its headquarters in San Francisco.
Job Description
Astranis is seeking an Earth Stations Engineer to support the design, integration, test, and troubleshooting of earth stations in the lab and in the field. The successful candidate will have experience with earth station hardware and wireless communications, and will be responsible for leading site selection, deployment planning, and coordination, as well as maintaining system-wide documentation and communication plans.
Requirements
- 2-4 years experience with earth station hardware and wireless communications (preferably satcom)
- Experience using RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer and signal generator) and debugging RF components
- Strong project management skills, detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Willing to travel 20% of the time
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoy a fast paced environment and wearing many hats
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Benefits
- High quality company-subsidized healthcare
- Disability and life insurance benefits
- Flexible PTO
- 401(K) retirement
- Free on-site catered meals
