Avionics Engineer · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:47 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · Base Salary $105,000-$165,000 USD · onsite

As an electrical engineer on the Avionics team at Astranis, you will be responsible for designing the flight hardware that forms the backbone of our satellite's internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems.

You'll take ownership of the full lifecycle for your hardware designs and work collaboratively with engineers across the organization to develop creative and innovative solutions that will push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role:

Design circuits and PCBs for various spacecraft subsystems

Characterize, test, and validate hardware systems across the spacecraft

Work within a multidisciplinary team to architecture, design, and execute for satellite avionics

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Requirements:

B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree

2+ years experience in PCB/hardware design

A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development

Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch

Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skill

Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to firmware

Bonus:

Experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)

Experience with 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 $105,000-$165,000 USD