Propulsion Engineer 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><div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"> <div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"><strong>Propulsion Engineer</strong> <p>As a Propulsion Engineer at Astranis, you will design, evaluate, and test in-space propulsion components and systems. You must have a strong background in the fundamentals of propulsion, hands-on skills, and a desire to work on novel and challenging problems. Past experience with in-space propulsion, launch vehicles, or other fluid systems is a benefit but not required.&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"> <h4 id="JobDescriptionPropulsionEngineerI/II-Role"><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-uuid="e7ff9ce6-b6cc-452f-a090-c1f6409a2003">Own the full lifecycle of fluid components from requirements definition all the way though on-orbit operation</li> <li data-uuid="8d357077-ed07-4421-bfd2-29a4e225dfd0">Design, test, integrate, and operate satellite propulsion systems with an emphasis on manufacturability and performance</li> <li data-uuid="eb036dc9-a106-412c-aafe-156a35fa7520">Support satellite propulsion system manufacturing, integration, and testing in a cleanroom and factory environment</li> <li data-uuid="82bd1d54-f2ac-4f5d-af82-ad14f587bef8">Develop and streamline design criteria to deliver flight hardware and test equipment</li> <li data-uuid="75448b91-507a-49bd-9991-64ccb70a8de7">Collaborate with cross-functional teammates, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers</li> <li data-uuid="51ec0515-be88-4e22-9fa4-2b82eab41d84">Use strong physics and engineering fundamentals to inform high-level system analysis and understand interdependent system effects</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionPropulsionEngineerI/II-Requirements"><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-uuid="be5e41a5-7408-4fd8-bce7-f3184ac878da">Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)</li> <li data-uuid="fcab94b7-8834-4dbc-bce0-1bf11d907c0d">1-5+ years of professional industry experience in propulsion design and/or manufacturing related role</li> <li data-uuid="60200756-de42-429f-b6f9-dcadb4a11009">A passion for manufacturing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/ development.</li> <li data-uuid="f260dceb-c9fe-4ad1-a968-38ce4ae02301">Hands-on experience working with fluid systems</li> <li data-uuid="67214dd5-51ff-41e6-a4ab-f0123b6e4b5b">Working knowledge of electric and chemical propulsion systems</li> <li data-uuid="aade0009-8b3a-4c71-b0ee-fe495d3b45d7">Exceptional time management skills, verbal &amp; written communication skills, and organizational skills</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionPropulsionEngineerI/II-Bonus"><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-uuid="fae36ccd-1225-446e-8ec4-12c9e951a940">End-to-end project experience including design, test, build, and operation of complex systems or components</li> <li data-uuid="c88ef4a0-9dd7-4f46-84ed-bc3702c6aebd">Direct experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, or Integration Engineering roles</li> <li data-uuid="357f6d79-35ec-41bd-9a04-b9d64b76056d">Direct experience with structural or fluid analysis tools (GFSSP, ANSYS, Fluent, etc)</li> <li data-uuid="63319212-c2ff-4ee4-a63e-d04acf36a234">Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing precision welded assemblies, electric propulsion systems, or chemical space propulsion systems</li> <li data-uuid="b97fb1f8-42a0-4778-a9fb-e9018db2e609">Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)</li> <li data-uuid="b8807aab-94b3-4e42-8b23-2e52ddd5218a">Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)</li> <li data-uuid="6ea7bd34-e7ad-4ce3-b655-f608c5c450f6">Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </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> <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>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$165,000 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>