Electronics Engineering Manager

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 globelarge 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. 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.

Role

• Directly manage, mentor, and expand a team of both junior and senior electronics engineers
• Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to define and architect our next-generation electronic systems
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of our electronic hardware, from design and development to implementation and verification
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule to ensure that our hardware development aligns with the overall program timeline
• Drive the design process, including specification, component selection, circuit board design, and system-level integration
• Lead the team through hands-on debugging, board bring-up, and system validation
• Play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new team members to support our rapid growth
• Provide expert support to our production and operations teams for the successful deployment and use of our hardware
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced product design and development environment
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing complex electronic hardware from concept to production
• A passion for hardware development and a desire to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• Proven experience in building and managing teams of engineers, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder

Bonus

• Experience with photovoltaics
• Experience with Li-ion batteries and battery management systems
• Experience with magnetics in power electronics
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronic components

What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. 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. 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.

Base Salary

$160,000 - $215,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

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.