Network Planning Sales Engineer — Associate Program (Winter 2025)

Carlo Hefti AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Network Planning Sales Engineer for their Associate Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects that directly impact satellite network optimization. As part of a passionate team in San Francisco, you'll engage in both technical and customer-facing responsibilities, all while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. With a focus on collaboration and learning, this position is perfect for recent graduates eager to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry. If you're ready to tackle complex problems in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Strong ability to optimize systems and juggle multiple variables.
• Experience with scripting languages, preferably Python.

Responsibilities

• Optimize high throughput satellite networks through network architecture.
• Engage in pre-sales and post-sales planning with technical and business aspects.

Skills

System Optimization

Process Improvement

Scripting (Python)

Presentation Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Network Planning Sales Engineer — Associate Program (Winter 2025)

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

Associate roles at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed for graduates from a four-year university.

As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past Associates have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

If you have not yet graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Intern.

Role:

Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:

• Digital payload configuration
• Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
• Gateway location(s) selection
• User terminal selection
• Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

The role provides a balance of technical and business/customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth!

Requirements:

• Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study
• Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools
• Scripting language experience, preferably Python
• Must be onsite in San Francisco 5 days a week
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;)

Bonus:

• Knack for math
• Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners
• Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)

The base salary for this position is $1750 per week.

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.

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