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Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer at Astranis
San FranciscoFull-time3804 Propulsion ManufacturingPosted 6 months ago
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<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. </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="columnLayout single" data-layout="single">
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<p>As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will oversee the production of the propulsion subsystem for high-orbit satellites. You will be responsible for the production of propulsion components, getting them assembled into a subsystem, and integrating that subsystem onto the vehicle. This is a highly cross-functional role that will require you to meet stakeholder and industry requirements while hitting aggressive cost and schedule requirements.</p>
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<li>Manage the production of a propulsion subsystem for use in a high-orbit satellite application</li>
<li>Design and build, or source, all tooling and equipment necessary to build propulsion components and assemble propulsion subsystems</li>
<li>Build the factory that builds satellites - manage complex infrastructure targets to upgrade and maintain our capabilties</li>
<li>Develop manufacturing processes that meet rigorous internal and external standards</li>
<li>Work closely with other teams to deliver your subsystem on time and at our expected quality</li>
<li>Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team</li>
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<h4 id="JobDescriptionPropulsionManufacturingEngineer-Requirements"><strong>Requirements</strong></h4>
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<li>Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)</li>
<li>3+ years of industry experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding</li>
<li>Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD), and building hardware of your own design</li>
<li>A passion for manufacturing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/ development</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability of personally managing the construction of complex hardware </li>
<li>Must be onsite 5 days a week</li>
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<h4 id="JobDescriptionPropulsionManufacturingEngineer-Bonus"><strong>Bonus</strong></h4>
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<li>Direct experience in propulsion or aerospace welding engineering</li>
<li>Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing electric propulsion or chemical space propulsion</li>
<li>Deep knowledge in Machining, Welding, or Fixture/ Tool & Die design</li>
<li>Experience with Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)</li>
<li>Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)</li>
<li>Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction</li>
<li>Familiarity with Reliability and Mission Assurance best practices</li>
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</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer: </strong></div>
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<div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div>
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<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>
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<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 & 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>$115,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$145,000 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>
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<div>Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.</div>
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