Electronics Engineering Manager at Astranis

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><h4><strong>Electronics Engineering Manager</strong></h4> <p>As the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of building and leading a team of talented electronics engineers. You will have a pivotal role in shaping the future of our satellite technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and delivering performance that sets new industry standards.</p> <h4><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Directly manage, mentor, and expand a team of both junior and senior electronics engineers</li> <li>Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to define and architect our next-generation electronic systems</li> <li>Oversee the entire lifecycle of our electronic hardware, from design and development to implementation and verification</li> <li>Develop and manage a detailed project schedule to ensure that our hardware development aligns with the overall program timeline</li> <li>Drive the design process, including specification, component selection, circuit board design, and system-level integration</li> <li>Lead the team through hands-on debugging, board bring-up, and system validation</li> <li>Play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new team members to support our rapid growth</li> <li>Provide expert support to our production and operations teams for the successful deployment and use of our hardware</li> <li>Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field</li> <li>5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced product design and development environment</li> <li>5+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing complex electronic hardware from concept to production</li> <li>A passion for hardware development and a desire to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.</li> <li>Proven experience in building and managing teams of engineers, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Experience with photovoltaics</li> <li>Experience with Li-ion batteries and battery management systems</li> <li>Experience with magnetics in power electronics</li> <li>Knowledge of radiation effects on electronic components</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p data-path-to-node="3">Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.</p> </div> <div>Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials &amp; certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.</div></div><div class="title">Base Salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$160,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$215,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.</div></div>