Senior Mechanical Engineer
Astranis Space TechnologiesSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted August 6, 2025
140000 - 185000 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 a satellite technology company that offers a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own the complete lifecycle of various subsystems on our spacecraft and mentor junior mechanical engineers.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent
- 4 - 15+ years of mechanical design or equivalent experience
- Strong CAD design (Solidworks) and Finite Element analysis (Femap, Ansys) skills
- Experience with GD&T and designing for manufacturability
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, evaluate, and procure complex mechanical assemblies with 30-40 components in aerospace or similar
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on design and development
- A motivated leader who has experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers
Benefits
- Equity
- High quality company-subsidized healthcare
- Disability and life insurance benefits
- Flexible PTO
- 401(K) retirement
- Free on-site catered meals
