Senior CAD Engineer

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Company-subsidized healthcare

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco is looking for a Senior CAD Engineer to lead the design and configuration of spacecraft systems. You will manage spacecraft assembly configurations in CAD, document best practices, and mentor others on design tasks.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical CAD design, strong knowledge of SolidWorks, and a passion for hardware development. A comprehensive benefits package, including equity and on-site meals, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a design role and expertise in mechanical CAD.
• Experience with design and production of complex assemblies.
• Robust knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge and experience in PDM Administration.
• Mastery of GD+T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration of top-level spacecraft assemblies in CAD.
• Develop and document best practices for design.
• Teach and mentor others in design and drawing best practices.
• Model and draw components and systems.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

SolidWorks

PDM Administration

GD+T knowledge

Hardware development

Job description

Overview

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. 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. 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 leading investors, employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs, and designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior CAD Engineer

As an Astranis Senior CAD Engineer you will be a leader in the design and configuration of our spacecraft and the documentation and processes used to transfer from design to production. You will develop, maintain, and teach others about design methods and best practices, perform spacecraft-level design tasks such as waveguide routing and panel configuration, and manage spacecraft bills of material and change orders in conjunction with the vehicle engineering, production, and supply chain teams. You must have strong CAD design experience in complex systems. Experience with spacecraft is a benefit but is not required.

Role

• Manage configuration of top‑level spacecraft assemblies in CAD and create and maintain bills of material for assemblies to transfer to production
• Develop and document best practices for design
• Teach and mentor others in design and drawing best practices
• Manage the programs and procedures that govern how CAD interacts with PLM
• Model and draw components and systems, especially system‑wide assemblies such as waveguide routes, propulsion systems, and harnessing
• Check engineering drawings for components and systems
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly‑growing team

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a design role and expertise in mechanical CAD
• Experience with design and production of complex assemblies
• Robust knowledge of SolidWorks
• Working knowledge and experience in PDM Administration
• Mastery of GD+T and engineering drawings
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast‑paced environment and hands‑on development

Bonus

• Expertise of SolidWorks
• Experience in design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems
• Experience designing and routing harnesses, waveguides, and/or pipes
• Experience with surface modeling
• Experience with Arena

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: $140,000 – $190,000 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))

Diversity & Inclusion

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.