Posted:
2/26/2026, 11:47:59 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$138/hr or $287,040 total comp
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 Software Controls Engineer
In this role, you’ll design, implement, and optimize automated systems for various assets and equipment that support the manufacturing and test of our spacecraft. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, driving efficiency, scalability, and precision across critical production workflows. If you're passionate about control systems, industrial automation, and enabling missions that connect the world, we want to hear from you.
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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.
Website: https://www.astranis.com/
Headquarter Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 2015
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown