Senior Electronics Component Engineer

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. Senior Electronics Component Engineer As a Component Engineer at Astranis, you will play a critical role in ensuring the selection of high-quality, reliable, and sourceable EEE parts and components used in our satellite systems. This role requires an in-depth understanding of part construction, the ability to identify potential quality or reliability risks, and the expertise to define and implement screening tests to expose and address these risks effectively. Role Dive into part construction to identify quality and reliability risks, ensuring components meet mission-critical standards. Collaborate with design engineers to guide component selection during the design process, ensuring reliability and compliance with Astranis standards. Plan, execute, and oversee component level screening and qualification testing Review bills of materials for new designs to ensure designs are using approved flight parts Manage component supplier part change notifications and drive appropriate responses to supplier PCNs Execute tear-downs on critical components to assess the part quality and reliability Interface with supply chain, design, and manufacturing teams to address component-related sourcing challenges Manage the Astranis approved parts list in PLM to ensure accurate information provided to the engineering and manufacturing teams Requirements Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. Experience in electrical design, including components, circuits, PCBs, or electronic assemblies. 5+ years experience in part quality, reliability, failure analysis, and/or DPA Familiarity with JEDEC, AEC-Q and MIL component standards Bonus Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing processes. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and testing methodologies for electronic components. Proficiency in non-destructive and destructive lab analysis techniques. Experience in reliability statistics and data analysis. Strong analytical skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 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 $135,000 — $235,000 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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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