Radio Hardware EngineerAstranis 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 $1.2 billion from some of the world's best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq.
ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.RoleDesign and test ultra high speed digital data systemsWork with state of the art FPGAs and data convertersDesign and lay out PCBs to implement these systemsTest and validate full radio signal chainIntegrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the teamAssist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.RequirementsB.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degreeA passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and developmentDemonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratchExperience with Altium or similar EDA toolsExperience with high-density PCB designStrong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skillsExperience designing high speed clock treesComfortable working with full RF signal chainDon't meet them all?
Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.BonusExperience using state of the art wideband programmable data convertersFamiliarity with radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion)Familiarity with high speed SERDES protocols (double bonus: JESD204B)Experience with RF test + measurement equipmentExperience with digital communications theory and measurementExperience with Python for measurement automation and data analysisWhat 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 $115,000 —$175,000 USDU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status RequiredOur 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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