Spacecraft Engineer - Office of the CTO · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:20:49 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · $130,000-$180,000 USD · onsite

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Spacecraft Engineer to join our dedicated team. This critical role involves the full lifecycle development of advanced small form-factor Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites.

As a Spacecraft Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Leading the definition, documentation, and maintenance of the complete GEO spacecraft system architecture

Identifying and rapidly solving cross-functional issues that arise at every stage of the satellite lifecycle

Defining and managing spacecraft internal and external interfaces to ensure seamless integration and compatibility across subsystems

Acting as the technical owner and primary point of contact for critical system budgets

Providing technical guidance and oversight to subsystem engineers

Supporting Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities and mission operations

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) or a related technical discipline

3 to 10 years of experience in integrated system design, integration, and/or test

Experience as a hands-on engineer or other technical domain expert

Track record of solving hard problems independently

Ability to lead outside of the traditional reporting chain

Proven experience in managing complex technical budgets and enforcing design discipline

Bonus:

Experience working through a complete GEO spacecraft development lifecycle

Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence

Deep technical experience across multiple domains

Specific experience with GEO or high-power communication satellite systems

What we offer:

A compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits

Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package

Significant equity package via incentive stock options

High-quality company-subsidized healthcare

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required