Astranis
Propulsion Engineer - Test
San Francisco
Work authorization required$125k-$170kDetected 1 day ago
PythonC++GitNumPyCommunication
About the role
- 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 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.
- A primary goal for this position is to increase the level of automation used in propulsion testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)
- 3+ years of industry experience with propulsion system testing
- Demonstrated experience in designing, testing, and operating spacecraft propulsion systems
- Specific experience with low thrust monopropellant and green monopropellant systems
- Experience with propulsion system process development including manifold manufacturing and welding
- Experience with Python (Numpy, Scipy), C++, and Git
- Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards
- Familiarity with propellant material compatibility
- Familiarity with weld and weld inspection standards and best practices
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Nice to have
- All this with a focus on automation of tests and test equipment
- Work closely with other teams to complete tasks
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
Compensation
- $125,000 - $170,000 USD
- Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources.
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
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