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Astranis

Satellite Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$44 - $49/hr

Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems * Familiarity with software development tools such as Git * Experience operating complex systems * Familiarity with GEO satellites Shifts ...

The Aerospace Corporation

$95K - $165K/yr

The Small Satellite Department conceives, develops, and operates small satellite missions in ... Testing the functionality of custom designed electronics and their interfacing with other boards ...

Microcom

Satellite TV Technician/Installer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$45K - $70K/yr

ABOUT MICROCOM Microcom is a satellite communications company, based in Alaska. Our company sells ... Verifies system by testing equipment and connections; identifying and correcting problems.

Mergen IT LLC

POS tester

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Company Description Mergen IT is headquartered in Texas, with additional satellite office located ... testing. 2+ years of experience on retail Point Of Sale (POS) testing - Good working knowledge of ...

Mergen IT LLC

POS tester

San Francisco, CA

Company Description Mergen IT is headquartered in Texas, with additional satellite office located ... testing. 2+ years of experience on retail Point Of Sale (POS) testing - Good working knowledge of ...

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH

Plan, execute and evaluate end-to-end system testing activities * Ensure compliance with ITU ... Knowledge of satellite frequency bands including L-, S-, C-, Ku-, Ka-, Q- and V-band

HawkEye 360

Satellite Avionics Technician

Herndon, VA · On-site

$29.50 - $38.50/hr

As a Satellite Avionics Technician, you will perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware for our spacecraft constellation. This role requires precision work with sensitive ...

HawkEye 360

Satellite Avionics Technician

Herndon, VA · On-site

$70K - $115K/yr

As a Satellite Avionics Technician, you will perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware for our spacecraft constellation. This role requires precision work with sensitive ...

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Satellite Operator

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Astranis
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$44 - $49/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

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.
Satellite Operator
As our Mission Operator, you will work closely with mission operations engineers, hardware engineers, and software engineers writing and executing standard operating procedures used to safely and reliably fly spacecraft on orbit.
Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and open to learning how satellites are built, tested, and operated - no direct satellite operation experience is required, though relatable experience is desired.
Role
  • Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures, including launch, early operations, orbit raising, and nominal sustainment operations procedures
  • Monitor system health and report anomalies, working with the engineering team to safely resolve them
  • Participate in training exercises, helping to enhance our training regimen for new satellite operators
  • This role requires regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations
Requirements
  • 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision
  • A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus
  • Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (hardware and software)
  • Basic understanding of satellite ground systems, antennas, & RF
  • Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems
  • Familiarity with software development tools such as Git
  • Experience operating complex systems
  • Familiarity with GEO satellites
Shifts
The team operates on 3x8 hour shifts a day:
  • Morning: 0700 - 1500
  • Swing: 1500 - 2300
  • Night: 2300 - 0700

and rotates between shifts every 2-3 months. Off-console work is not on a shift schedule.
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Off-Console Work
OFF
On-Console Shift
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
On-Console Shift
OFF
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 Hourly Pay
$44-$49 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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