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Senior$1.2B raised
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Mid level$1.2B raised
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Mid level$1.2B raised
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Mid level$1.2B raised
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Mid level$1.2B raised
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Mid level$1.2B raised
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
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Senior+$1.2B raised
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Mid level$1.2B raised
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Lead and mentor a team of RF test engineers focused on the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft payloads. Oversee the development of RF test cells, automation software, and cross-functional processes to ensure satellite performance.
Requirements
Requires a B.S. in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience in hardware product development or production. Must have a proven track record of managing engineering teams and hold US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Full job description
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.
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.
Team Lead - RF Integration
As the Production RF Integration Team Lead, you will build, mentor, and guide a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) of Astranis spacecraft payloads and RF sub-assemblies. This role bridges the gap between RF design and flight-ready production. You will oversee the development of RF test cells, design-for-test (DFT) strategies, and cross-functional processes that ensure our communication satellites meet rigorous performance metrics before launch.
This role requires a unique blend of deep technical RF knowledge & intuition, agile program management, and people-first leadership.
Role
Hire, develop, and lead a world-class team of RF test engineers. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
Oversee the design and implementation of hardware test racks, leveraging both COTS equipment and custom PCBAs to measure complex RF signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test.
Drive the development of Python-based automation software to interface with flight hardware, RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers), and enterprise data systems for seamless data capture.
Stand up and scale cross-functional business processes for RF test requirements capture, test development, and rigorous test validation.
Partner closely with RF Design, Mechanical Integration, and Environmental Test teams to channel test insights back into design improvements
Manage budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements to ensure production milestones are met without sacrificing quality
Requirements
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment
Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring engineering teams, with a knack for delegation and team building
Strong Design-for-Test (DFT) and test automation mindset, specifically tailored to complex hardware
Exceptional ability to synthesize and summarize dense, highly technical RF and systems topics for both executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to build engineering and operational processes from scratch
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) is required
Ability to work 5 days a week in office
Bonus
Direct experience with RF test and measurement equipment (Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Meters, Signal Generators).
Proficiency in Python or C++ for test automation and data analysis.
Familiarity with the space environment, aerospace hardware integration, and test flows (TVAC, Vibration, EMI/EMC).
Experience managing a mixed team of both engineers and technicians in a production environment.
Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and digital communication systems
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—$180,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(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))
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.
We build the world's most advanced satellites for high orbits.
Industry
Space Research and Technology
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2015
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn followers
56,525
Total funding
$1.2B
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits.
Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband. Operating in geostationary orbit, each MicroGEO satellite can provide dedicated satellites to small and medium-sized countries, Fortune 1000 companies, and other commercial customers. Astranis has built a $1 billion backlog for 12+ MicroGEO satellites launching over the next two years.
Astranis also offers services across orbits and use cases. With contracts in place with Space Force, NASA, and other government partners, Astranis is working across MEO and GEO to support government science, PNT, and communications missions.
Astranis has raised $750 million from top global investors and employs a team of over 400 engineers and builders, headquartered at Historic Pier 70 in San Francisco, California.
Offices: 575 20th St, San Francisco, California 94107, US
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