Jobs at Astranis Space Technologies

Develop and implement automated hardware and software test systems for spacecraft mechanisms. Write Python to control test equipment and devices, design testing racks, interface with motors and controllers, and validate mechanisms through benchtop, thermal, vacuum, and vibration testing. Collaborate with design teams during prototyping and qualification, provide technical feedback, and support recruiting as the team grows.

Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft structures, bracketry, mechanisms, and mechanical systems. Develop component and system requirements, collaborate across teams during spacecraft integration, and improve build procedures. The role requires hands-on mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing experience, with opportunities to support team growth and recruiting.

Coordinates end-to-end spacecraft mission execution across engineering, ground systems, network services, launch, operations, sales, and customers. Develops integrated schedules, leads mission reviews, manages dependencies, tracks readiness criteria, prepares customer updates and milestone reviews, and supports launch through operational handoff. The role also improves mission-management processes, coordinates technical exhibits and statements of work, and ensures appropriate disclosure of technical information while influencing stakeholders without formal authority.

Develop and test embedded software for spacecraft, ground infrastructure, custom PCBs, and satellite communications hardware. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to prototype and build hardware-interfacing software using C++ and Python. Applicants must be enrolled in a technical bachelor’s degree program and eligible under U.S. space technology export regulations. RF, signal processing, and real-time operating systems experience is preferred.

Own hardware testing from concept through production, including qualification, validation, environmental, reliability, and automated testing. Design and build Python-based test systems, fixtures, and instrumentation; operate environmental chambers and measurement equipment; document procedures and results; present findings; and lead failure investigations through corrective action. The role supports high-reliability power electronics, avionics, and satellite hardware while working cross-functionally to define requirements and test methods.

Design, qualify, procure, and optimize antenna and RF components for satellite production and R&D programs. Develop feed arrays, reflectors, diplexers, OMTs, and other space-qualified systems; collaborate with structural, thermal, communications, software, vendors, and sales teams; conduct clean-room and anechoic chamber testing; use electromagnetic design tools and MATLAB or Python; and support recruiting as the antenna engineering team expands.

Provides end-to-end operational support for global satellite networks, including ground equipment and satellite payloads. Designs and executes deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures; investigates anomalies and service degradation; develops monitoring and alerting; automates manual processes with scripts; analyzes customer requirements; designs scalable, secure solutions; and supports field deployment and customer network integration.

Own the full lifecycle of spacecraft opto-mechanical systems, from concept and detailed design through prototyping, validation, supplier coordination, and production. Design optical assemblies, mounts, and precision alignment mechanisms; perform tolerance analyses; integrate mechanical, optical, and electrical components; and lead design reviews. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor junior engineers, support hiring, and contribute to hardware development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Design, simulate, build, test, qualify, and procure active and passive microwave RF subsystems for satellite payloads. Own hardware development from requirements through manufacturing and qualification, integrate systems into spacecraft, collaborate across engineering disciplines, manage vendor hardware, and support team growth through recruiting and interviewing.

Support Astranis’s Supply Chain team with RFQs, purchase orders, data integrity, commercial-term documentation, scalable procurement processes, and operational support for spacecraft and technology development programs. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, prioritization, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-changing environment.

Administers and secures JWICS, CWAN, and other TS/SCI classified systems, including servers, workstations, network devices, applications, and infrastructure. Responsibilities include configuration, patching, account and access management, troubleshooting, system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance, security monitoring, incident reporting, and accreditation support. The role collaborates with security, COMSEC, industrial security, and government representatives to maintain classified system availability and compliance.

Designs and models satellite communication payloads, leads architectural trade studies and radio technology R&D, establishes system requirements, develops signal-processing algorithms, and tests/debugs radio hardware. Collaborates with RF, antenna, SDR, FPGA, digital hardware, mechanical, and thermal teams. The role also supports radio characterization, recruiting, and development of advanced satellite waveforms and modem technologies.

Lead execution of complex satellite programs by developing integrated schedules, managing interdependencies, budgets, risks, and cross-functional priorities. Coordinate Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance; lead program and design reviews; resolve obstacles; communicate progress; negotiate with stakeholders and partners; and improve company-wide program management processes.

Design, build, and operate mission-critical software for satellite commanding, telemetry monitoring, fleet management, payload operations, network coordination, and operator tooling. Own features end to end across backend services, databases, web interfaces, APIs, automation, and production operations. Collaborate with payload, network, systems, and flight-operations teams to deliver reliable software for commercial and U.S. Government space programs.

Serves as a strategic HR business partner for leaders and employees, advising on performance management, career development, engagement, organizational design, change management, employee relations, DEI, and workforce planning. Partners cross-functionally on scalable People programs, systems, and initiatives; uses organizational health data to inform strategy; and supports employee experience improvements in a high-growth space startup.

Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures, brackets, and mechanisms. Develop component and system requirements, perform mechanical and thermal analyses, integrate hardware, and improve build procedures. The role also supports recruiting and hiring. Requires hands-on mechanical design experience, CAD and GD&T proficiency, and familiarity with mechanical and thermal analysis in hardware development.

Own the complete lifecycle of spacecraft mechanical subsystems, including design, analysis, requirements development, integration, testing, and hardware delivery. Develop spaceflight structures and mechanisms, manage subsystem schedules and interfaces, establish design practices, and collaborate with assembly and test teams. Mentor junior engineers and support recruiting. The role requires aerospace hardware design experience, CAD expertise, GD&T, manufacturability knowledge, and prior satellite flight hardware experience.

Leads and grows a power electronics engineering team developing spacecraft power converters and systems. Responsibilities include defining power architectures, overseeing hardware design and production, managing schedules, selecting components, designing circuit boards, verification, bring-up, debugging, recruiting, and supporting production and mission operations. Requires hands-on hardware development and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Supports US Government capture operations through CRM and pipeline management, federal solicitation monitoring, proposal development, marketing materials, compliance matrices, meetings, executive reviews, trade shows, and customer site visits. The role coordinates capture and business development activities, researches procurement opportunities, drafts government-facing content, and provides logistical support. Requires strong organization, communication, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency, and up to 25% travel.

Leads end-to-end capture management for U.S. Government space opportunities, including capture strategy, competitive intelligence, teaming, executive reviews, bid/no-bid decisions, proposal transition, and post-award coordination. Partners with business development, engineering, pricing, proposal, legal, operations, and senior leadership teams to develop competitive offerings and win complex satellite programs.