Careers at Astranis

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. FPGA Engineer As an FPGA Engineer you'll be responsible for the architecture, the design, the verification, and test of RTL designs for the FPGAs that go into the spacecraft. You will work closely with the software, DSP and hardware teams to achieve design requirements. Role Design RTL for high performance systems including software defined radios, avionics and ground systems, for commercial and US Government projects Work with multiple FPGAs and toolchains Interface FPGAs with high speed data converters, memories, MCUs Design, implement and test radiation mitigation schemes on FPGA Collaborate closely with DSP/radio algorithm designer Collaborate closely with embedded firmware and software engineers Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Requirements US Citizenship or Green Card (This is a legal requirement; no exceptions) Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent 2+ years of experience A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience in designing, implementing, verifying and testing high throughput systems implemented on FPGAs Strong proficiency with Verilog (preferably SystemVerilog) for both synthesis and verification Bonus MS or PhD in computer engineering or equivalent Experience in at least 1 domain beyond just the logic design. This could be DSP/radio design, software, hi-reliability design (e.g. fault analysis & recover), etc. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs Experience with modern communication systems (RF, IF/IQ, time/freq domains, modulation) Experience with Vivado IDE, TCL Familiarity with system level estimates and implications of power, thermal, and real estate Experience with high speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204) Experience with circuit level debugging Experience with digital communication theory and implementation, such as LDPC implementations Experience with space-based systems Experience with UVM 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 $140,000 — $205,000 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP . We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES . 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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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Senior FPGA Engineer As a Senior FPGA Engineer you'll be responsible for the architecture, the design, the verification, and test of RTL designs for the FPGAs that go into the spacecraft and on the ground station. You will work closely with the software, DSP and hardware teams to achieve design requirements. Role Design RTL for high performance systems including software defined radios, avionics and ground systems, for commercial and US Government projects Work with multiple FPGAs and toolchains Interface FPGAs with high speed data converters, memories, MCUs Design, implement and test radiation mitigation schemes on FPGA Collaborate closely with DSP/radio algorithm designers Collaborate closely with embedded firmware and software engineers Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent 5+ years of experience A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience in designing, implementing, and testing high throughput systems implemented on FPGAs Familiarity with system level estimates and implications of power, thermal, and real estate Strong proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog for both synthesis and verification Writing test benches and FPGA verification at module level and at top/system level Experience with C/C++ bit accurate modeling of RTL modules. Bonus MS or PhD in computer engineering or equivalent Considerable expertise in at least 1 domain beyond just the logic design. This could be DSP/radio design, software, encryption, FEC encoding/decoding. Experience with Xilinx Ultrascale/Ultrascale+/Versal FPGA’s Experience with Vivado IDE, TCL Experience with high speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204) Experience with UVM and DPI simulation methodologies Experience with circuit level debugging Experience with digital communication theory and implementation, DVB-S2X modulation/demodulation, FEC encoding/decoding as LDPC, Turbo, Reed-Solomon, Channelization, FIR/IIR filtering, I/Q signaling. Experience with space-based systems, Radiation tolerant design, such as TMR and ECC Experience with UVM 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 $175,000 — $240,000 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP . We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES . Support & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at coordinators@astranis.com. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy .

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Flight Software Engineer As our Flight Software Engineer, you will support the the development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will connect with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware. Role Implement spacecraft avionics software Implement ground control and telemetry software Implement software for automated testing at component, functional and system levels, including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testing Implement low level software to interface with various spacecraft components Implement/troubleshoot/improve real time operating system components Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge) A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience with C and/or C++ Experience with Linux and shell command line tools Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus Experience with designing real time systems Experience with building bare-metal embedded system software Experience with reading schematics and datasheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope Experience with web development frameworks and databases Experience with test framework development, especially with HITL (Hardware in the Loop) 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 $130,000 — $175,000 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP . We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES . Support & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at coordinators@astranis.com. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy .

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Supply Chain Manager - Software & Indirect The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the company's software procurement and indirect sourcing activities, developing strategic supplier relationships, and implementing efficient sourcing strategies that optimize cost, compliance, and operational performance across the organization. Role Manage the full lifecycle of software procurement, from requirements gathering and vendor evaluation through contract negotiation, renewal, and ongoing vendor management. Partner with Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to develop software sourcing strategies, evaluate technology solutions, analyze licensing models, and optimize cost, functionality, and vendor performance. Serve as the primary owner for indirect procurement activities with a strong emphasis on enterprise software, SaaS applications, cloud services, and technology subscriptions, while supporting other indirect spend categories including equipment, employee benefits, and professional services. Analyze software and indirect spend, evaluate supplier performance, identify consolidation opportunities, optimize software licensing, and develop sourcing alternatives that maximize value and reduce total cost of ownership. Own the end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ process for software and strategic indirect purchases, ensuring commercial terms are negotiated and appropriately documented. Lead negotiations for NDAs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), software licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts before business is initiated. Evaluate suppliers based on commercial, technical, security, compliance, and operational criteria, providing recommendations that balance business requirements, cost, and long-term value. Develop and execute category strategies for software procurement, including SaaS, cloud services, enterprise applications, and other technology categories. Monitor software market trends, emerging technologies, licensing models, vendor roadmaps, and pricing to proactively identify opportunities, risks, and cost optimization initiatives. Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that achieve business objectives while building strong, long-term partnerships with strategic software vendors and service providers. Partner with internal stakeholders to manage software renewals, license compliance, contract obligations, and supplier performance throughout the vendor lifecycle. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or comparable experience). Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in software procurement, strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, vendor management, or related supply chain disciplines. Experience negotiating software licensing agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, and commercial technology contracts. Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating spend data, software utilization, licensing models, and supplier performance. Incredibly detail-oriented—the type of person who thrives on managing multiple contracts, renewals, and vendor relationships while maintaining exceptional organization. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams. Bonus Experience managing enterprise software procurement in a high-growth technology or manufacturing environment. Familiarity with software asset management (SAM), SaaS management platforms, ERP systems, or procurement platforms. Experience negotiating cloud service agreements with major software vendors. Knowledge of software licensing models, subscription management, and vendor risk or compliance processes. Experience supporting procurement in both software and broader indirect spend categories. 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 $110,000 — $165,000 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP . We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES . Support & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at coordinators@astranis.com. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy .

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Senior Flight Software Engineer As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware. This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. Role Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry) Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle Deliver complex projects through incremental development Mentor junior engineers Requirements 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI) Good Communication and Written Skills Passionate about Space Technology Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems. Bonus Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems Experience with Python Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive) Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software 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 $200,000 — $280,000 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. Astranis SMS Terms of Service Recruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Opt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP . We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. Opt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES . Support & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at coordinators@astranis.com. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Privacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy .