Payload Operations Engineer

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. The company is servicing a backlog of over $1 billion of commercial contracts and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 0–7 years of experience in satellite operations, mission engineering, or RF systems engineering
• Proficiency in Python and comfort developing telemetry visualization or automation tools
• Experience with telemetry databases, command systems, or mission control software
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware and software boundaries
• Solid understanding of RF systems, modulation/demodulation, and link budgets
• On call support for payload and TTC systems, up to one week per month
• Willing and able to obtain a security clearance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset

Benefits

• High quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance benefits
• Flexible PTO
• 401(K) retirement
• Free on-site catered meals