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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.
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.
Product Lifecycle Management Analyst
Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university.
As an associate, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience translating engineering design CAD into clear, actionable manufacturing configuration documentation within Arena PLM to build our satellites. We pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.
Role- Support Engineering in managing MCAD/ECAD product data and documentation in Arena PLM
- Collaborate with teams such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure product data integrity and alignment across systems
- Ensure accurate configuration and version control of product information across its lifecycle in Arena PLM
- Assist in the creation, review, and release of part numbers, BOM (Bill of Materials), and associated documentation
- Create and manage Engineering and Document Change Orders
Requirements
- Proficient understanding of hardware electro-mechanical BOM (Bill of Materials) structure
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy across documentation and verbal communication
- Foundational understanding of product lifecycle and processes, from design through manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
- Exposure to or coursework in systems engineering or configuration management
- Internship or project experience using any PLM system (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Arena)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and how they interface with PLM
- Familiarity with structuring advanced PLM activities such as Deviations and Stop Ships
- Strong Excel or Google sheet skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups, and basic data cleansing
Astranis Space Technologies San Francisco, California, USA Office
575 20th St,, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
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