Electronics Engineering Manager

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

On-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco seeks an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead a team of electronics engineers in developing next-generation satellite hardware.

You will shape architectures, mentor engineers, and drive the hardware lifecycle from concept through production. You will oversee design, verification, and integration, manage detailed project schedules, recruit top talent, and ensure collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet program timelines and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven experience in building and managing teams of engineers with excellent communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, mentor, and expand a team of electronics engineers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define and architect next-generation electronic systems.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of electronic hardware from design to verification.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules aligning hardware development with program timelines.
• Drive design processes including specification, component selection, PCB design, and system integration.
• Lead hands-on debugging, board bring-up, and system validation.
• Recruit, interview, and hire new team members to support rapid growth.
• Provide expert support to production and operations for deployment of hardware.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Hardware design

System verification

Project management

Hands-on debugging

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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 U.S. 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.

Electronics Engineering Manager

As the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of building and leading a team of talented electronics engineers. You will have a pivotal role in shaping the future of our satellite technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and delivering performance that sets new industry standards.

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 U.S. 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.

Base Salary: $160,000 — $215,000 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.