Senior CAD Designer

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! As an Astranis Senior CAD Designer 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 Experience with Solidworks Mastery of GD+T and engineering drawings A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment including hands-on development Bonus Mastery of SolidWorks Experience in design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems Experience designing and routing harnesses, waveguides and/or pipes Experience with Arena   All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses. The Base Salary for this position ranges from $150,000 -$180,000 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 infomed 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.