Is the Avionics Components Team Lead role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.

What's the salary range?

Astranis lists $160,000–$210,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Avionics Components Team Lead role.

Where is the role based?

Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, FPGA, Microcontroller, Mixed-Signal Circuit Design.

Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

What seniority level is this role?

Astranis targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Avionics Components Team Lead role at Astranis.

Avionics Components Team Lead at Astranis

Joblaze summary

The Avionics Components Team Lead at Astranis is responsible for managing a team of engineers focused on the design and implementation of sensor and actuator components for spacecraft avionics systems. This role requires strong expertise in hardware development, including circuit design and board-level experience, as well as the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fast-paced product design and a passion for fostering teamwork. Astranis, a rapidly growing satellite communications company, emphasizes innovation and performance in its mission to expand satellite capabilities.

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Quick facts

Is the Avionics Components Team Lead role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
What's the salary range?: Astranis lists $160,000–$210,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Avionics Components Team Lead role.
Where is the role based?: Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, FPGA, Microcontroller, Mixed-Signal Circuit Design.
Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Astranis targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Avionics Components Team Lead role at Astranis.

From the original posting

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 $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Avionics Components Team Lead

As the Team Lead for the Avionics Components Engineering Team, you will play a critical role in building and leading a team of engineers that own the sensor and actuator components within our avionics systems. You’ll support the team in pushing the boundary of what is possible in a geo-synchronous spacecraft design and enable performance in space that has not been realized to date.

Role

Directly manage and grow a team of junior and senior electrical engineers
Collaborate with a broad and multidisciplinary team to define the spacecraft sensor and actuator requirements and architectures
Oversee the design, build, and implementation of our in-house component hardware and systems
Manage a detailed schedule to ensure that our hardware development is in sync with the overall program schedule
Drive hardware design, specification, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, board bring-up, and debugging
Own the technical relationship with third-party component suppliers to ensure our vendors provide robust and performant solutions
Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Support the production and mission operations teams on the build and in-flight use of our component hardware
Drive the growth of the avionics components team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-expanding team

Requirements

B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or similar technical degree
5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
5+ years of board level experience designing electronics hardware from concept through to production
A passion for hardware development & fostering teamwork in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware, hands-on, from scratch
Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers and communicate clearly with other disciplines
Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
US Citizenship or Green Card

Bonus

5+ years of experience with designing and implementing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, power switches, embedded computers, or such hardware.
Experience with FPGAs, Microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
Strong understanding of C, C++, or Python
Radiation effects knowledge
Environmental test experience

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

$160,000—$210,000 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.

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