Senior Avionics Engineer San Francisco

Global Trade Plaza; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the design of innovative satellite systems. In this role, you will architect and develop reliable electronics, ensuring the success of cutting-edge satellite technology that connects millions. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers, driving the design process from concept to production while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of satellite communications. Join a mission-driven organization committed to diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that values your unique perspective.

Benefits

Equity Options

Company-subsidized Healthcare

Disability Insurance

Flexible PTO

401(K) Retirement Plan

Free On-site Catered Meals

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in fast-paced product design cycles.
• Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs for avionics systems in satellite technology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems.

Skills

Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design

Hardware Development

Team Leadership

Signal Conditioning

Embedded Systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGAs

Microcontrollers

C/C++/Python

Job description

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.

Senior Avionics Engineer

As a senior electrical engineer on the Avionics team at Astranis you will be responsible for leading designs for the sub-systems that form the backbone of our satellites' internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You'll take ownership of 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 will push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role

• Architect, design, and develop space and radiation tolerant and highly reliable electronics that will support the operation of our satellites
• Drive electronics design from concept development, requirements gathering, architecture definition, component selection, schematic capture, layout, simulation, DFx, bringup, verification, and through to qualification
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, thermal, software, RTL, RF, GNC, and manufacturing engineers to solve challenging problems and develop innovative and creative solutions
• Work closely with our CMs to ensure designs are manufacturable, built on-time, and meet Astranis’s quality and reliability needs
• Develop and maintain schedules and ensure that project stakeholders are regularly informed
• Help build optimal processes for hardware development and collaboration across the company
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or 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, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• 5+ years of experience with designing and implementing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, power switches, embedded computers, or such hardware.
• Experience with FPGAs, Microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
• Experience leading a team of engineers and working with teams in other disciplines.
• Strong understanding of computers and knowledge of C, C++, or Python
• Radiation effects knowledge
• Environmental test experience

What we offer:

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

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, 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.

$140,000 - $200,000 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.

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