Electrical Engineering Manager - Radio Hardware

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! Electrical Engineering Manager - Radio Hardware As the Manager of the Radio Hardware team, you will be responsible for the delivery of our custom Software Defined Radios. As a team leader you will oversee cradle to grave hardware development: architecture definition, board design, testing, and qualification. Role:  Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers to design industry shattering software defined radios capable of running complex signal processing algorithms in space! Oversee and manage design workflows of high power, high speed, and high density PCBAs that integrate with avionics, RF, and power systems across the spacecraft Architect ultra high-speed mixed signal systems to achieve the most efficient and flexible spacecraft payloads Ensure competitiveness through continuous technical innovation and industry expertise Requirements: B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or similar technical degree 8+ years of professional experience in high-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware design (software defined radios, high speed data converters, FPGAs, modem products, etc) 8+ years of PCB-level experience designing hardware from concept through production (schematic capture, layout, bringup, characterization, etc) Proven leadership through project management, mentorship, and people management experience A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design Bonus: Experience with design and analysis of payloads for satellite communications Strong background in digital communications theory and measurement of radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion, etc) Strong background in mixed signal system performance measurement and analysis (EVM testing, spur analysis, multi-carrier measurements, etc) Experience implementing and analyzing high speed SERDES protocols using SIwave or similar tools Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools for high-density PCB design All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses. The Base Salary for this position ranges from $150,000 -$200,000 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. All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses. 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. Base Salary $150,000 — $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.   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.