Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.
As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!
Radiation Effects Engineer — Associate Program
As our Radiation Effects Associate you will be supporting the modeling and analysis of the space radiation environment as they relate to our missions as well as physical radiation testing of actual spacecraft hardware. You will have direct impact on our space vehicles by simulating radiation effects at a circuit level, modeling the spacecraft to inform mechanical designs, and performing radiation testing at various laboratories across the U.S.
Associate programs at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students enrolled in graduate programs, or graduates of four-year universities.
As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past Associates have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
Role:
- Help to evaluate fault tolerant electrical systems for operating in a radiation environment
- Simulate and model the GTO and GEO radiation environments
- Support radiation testing campaigns to up-screen components
- Work with the structures team to determine the proper shielding levels across the spacecraft
- Work in a cross-discipline manner across teams to inform their decisions with regards to radiation considerations
- Support other electrical design, bring-up, and test activities
Requirements:
- Hold a B.S., or currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in an engineering field
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Understanding and experience modeling physical environments in software
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus:
- Familiarity with the space radiation environment
- Experience with radiation transport software (FastRAD, Novice, MCNPX etc.)
- Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
- Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc)
- Comfortable with soldering and rework
- Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc)
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.