Satellite Operator 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><div class="section page-centered"> <p><strong>Satellite Operator</strong></p> <div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"> <p>As our Mission Operator, you will work closely with mission operations engineers, hardware engineers, and software engineers writing and executing standard operating procedures used to safely and reliably fly spacecraft on orbit.</p> <p>Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and open to learning how satellites are built, tested, and operated - no direct satellite operation experience is required, though relatable experience is desired.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"> <h4 id="JobDescriptionSatelliteMissionOperator-Role"><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures, including launch, early operations, orbit raising, and nominal sustainment operations procedures</li> <li>Monitor system health and report anomalies, working with the engineering team to safely resolve them</li> <li>Participate in training exercises, helping to enhance our training regimen for new satellite operators</li> <li>This role requires regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionSatelliteMissionOperator-Requirements"><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>2+ years of professional work experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution</li> <li>Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision</li> <li>A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment</li> <li>Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionSatelliteMissionOperator-Bonus"><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (hardware and software)</li> <li>Basic understanding of satellite ground systems, antennas, &amp; RF</li> <li>Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems</li> <li>Familiarity with software development tools such as Git</li> <li>Experience operating complex systems</li> <li>Familiarity with GEO satellites</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionSatelliteMissionOperator-Shifts"><strong>Shifts</strong></h4> <p>&nbsp;The team operates on 3x8 hour shifts a day:</p> <ul> <li>Morning: 0700 - 1500</li> <li data-uuid="8d91a4d6-af12-4fa8-9ee4-52cf867fd557">Swing: 1500 - 2300</li> <li data-uuid="f544dc41-a585-44e1-bfa1-953b445a0285">Night: 2300 - 0700</li> </ul> <p>and rotates between shifts every 2-3 months. Off-console work is not on a shift schedule.</p> <div class="table-wrap"> <table class="wrapped confluenceTable" data-local-id="d3e6ec44-fa8f-45f8-99c3-9cace331a103"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Week 1</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Monday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Thursday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Friday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Saturday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Sunday</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>Off-Console Work</p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>OFF</p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>On-Console Shift</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Week 2</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Monday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Thursday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Friday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Saturday</strong></p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p><strong>Sunday</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>On-Console Shift</p> </td> <td class="confluenceTd"> <p>OFF</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"><hr></div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div><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>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</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 Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$44</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$49 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. 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