Ground Operations Engineer

Astranis is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online.   We are well-funded by some of the best investors in the business and have raised over $400 million to date. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology. And we have a fun and collaborative work environment where you will learn a lot and make a huge impact no matter where you are in your career. Just check out our Glassdoor reviews to see what our team has to say about working at Astranis.   Our team is growing fast. Apply now! Ground Operations Engineer    This role will contribute to both commercial and our US government programs. ROLE:   Responsible for supporting the design, integration, and test of earth stations in the lab and in the field. Earth stations include not only the RF/Antenna, but the indoor digital equipment as well (modems, SDRs). Ownership includes:  Site selection planning, component procurement, and build instructions Interface with multiple disciplines including; mission operations, avionics, RF, logistics, suppliers, external partners, and manufacturing Oversee production, testing, quality control, and shipment logistics of ground station support hardware Maintain asset documentation and preventative maintenance plans Design and build ground station communication systems through all stages of development (site survey, system design review, hardware selection, hardware integration, end-to-end testing and activation) Iterate system design to improve efficiency, speed, and scalability Debugging equipment in the lab and in the field The primary focus of this position will be remote / small earth stations and VSAT operations. Additionally, involvement in large gateway station projects is likely as our worldwide infrastructure requirements grow.    REQUIREMENTS:   3-5 years experience with earth station hardware and wireless communications (preferably satcom). Experience using RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer and signal generator) and debugging RF components Strong project management skills, detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency Willing to travel 20% of the time  Excellent written and verbal communication skills Enjoy a fast paced environment and wearing many hats  Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position BONUS:   Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field in engineering Familiar with networking (Ethernet, IP, TCP)  Comfortable scripting, preferably in Python  Logistics experience All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses. The Base Salary for this position ranges from $130,000 -$160,000 per year. What we offer:  Base pay is a single component of Astranis' total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, 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.   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.   All employees of Astranis are required to be vaccinated by the start of their employment. Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical or religious reasons.