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Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. 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. The company has raised over $750 million from leading investors, employs 450 engineers, and operates out of a 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California.

Senior Electrical Engineer

As a senior electrical engineer on the Avionics team, you will lead designs for subsystems that form the backbone of our satellites' internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You will own the architecture for the avionics systems, drive discussions on key design trades, and work collaboratively with engineers across the organization to develop creative and innovative solutions that push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role

• Architect, design, and develop space‑ and radiation‑tolerant and highly reliable electronics that support satellite operation.
• Drive electronics design from concept through verification, including requirements gathering, architecture definition, component selection, schematic capture, layout, simulation, DFx, bring‑up, and qualification.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, RTL, RF, GNC, and manufacturing engineers to solve challenging problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Work closely with our CMs to ensure designs are manufacturable, built on‑time, and meet quality and reliability needs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and keep stakeholders regularly informed.
• Help build optimal processes for hardware development and cross‑company collaboration.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring teammates.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or a similar technical degree.
• 8 + years of professional experience with fast‑paced product design cycles.
• 8 + years of board‑level experience designing hardware from concept through production.
• A passion for hardware development and hands‑on design in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• Strong analog/mixed‑signal circuit design skills.
• Not all must be met – please apply even if you do not meet every criterion.

Bonus

• 5 + years of experience designing and implementing signal conditioning, sensors, electro‑mechanical actuators, power switches, embedded computers, or similar hardware.
• Experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS‑485, SPI, Ethernet, I²C).
• Leadership experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of computers and knowledge of C, C++, or Python.
• Radiation effects knowledge.
• Environmental test experience.

Compensation & Benefits

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base salary ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 USD. The package may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(k) retirement, and free on‑site catered meals.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required. To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Our mission and 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Space Research and Technology