Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity. Backed by Y Combinator, a16z and Felicis.
About the role
As a Satellite Network Operations Engineer, you will be providing operations support for our satellite networks that include ground equipment and satellite payload. These networks are deployed worldwide and are used both by commercial and government customers. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with internal stakeholders and external partners to tackle tough challenges and design and implement solutions for end customers with an operations focused mindset. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 0–2 years of hands-on technical experience (including internships, academic research, engineering student design teams like CubeSat / rocketry / robotics, or lab work)
- Familiarity with RF concepts such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR, C/N), link budgets, modulation and coding schemes, and basic radio hardware components
- Understanding of core networking concepts, including switching and routing, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP vs UDP, and the OSI stack
- Strong programming fundamentals and practical experience with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
More about this role
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 $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.
As a Satellite Network Operations Engineer, you will be providing operations support for our satellite networks that include ground equipment and satellite payload. These networks are deployed worldwide and are used both by commercial and...
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