Senior Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop highly reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics for satellite operations
• Lead the full electronics design lifecycle from concept and requirements gathering to schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification
• Drive design trades for avionics sub-systems, including power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, thermal, software, RF, and manufacturing) to solve complex engineering challenges
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet strict quality and reliability standards
• Develop project schedules and assist in recruiting and hiring new members for the growing engineering team

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar technical degree
• 5+ years of professional experience in fast-paced product design cycles
• 5+ years of experience in board-level hardware design from concept through production
• Strong analog and mixed-signal circuit design skills
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status (required for export control compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, or power switches
• Proficiency with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
• Knowledge of radiation effects and environmental testing
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python
• Experience leading engineering teams or working across multiple technical disciplines

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($145,000 - $235,000 USD)
• 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

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites already on orbit and a massive commercial backlog, Astranis is scaling rapidly to connect the world through innovative satellite communications technology.