Electrical Test Supervisor 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.
Role Manage and develop a team of test specialists and technicians both technically and professionally by providing mentorship, development opportunities, and oversight
Be the primary point-of-contact for all things test on the production floor and manage workloads for all specialists in order to achieve weekly goals
Ensure consistent and cross-functional specialist training among the whole team
Communicate and escalate needs and blockers upwards and laterally
Aid in firefighting, issue resolution, schedules, and shift leadership
Work with other leaders to stay aligned on priorities, resource needs, and timelines
Hire, onboard, and train new specialists in our day-to-day operations and responsibilities
Lead the charge on hardware and software development projects that streamline our satellite production.
Take ownership and maintain specialist work areas
Requirements:
Two years experience with a Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline or 4 years total equivalent technical experience
Strong communication skills and the ability to tailor communications to your audience
Demonstrated ability to be a leader among peers
Experience testing and debugging complex electrical systems
Experience training others and implementing processes to raise the overall bar in key technical areas such as software, hardware, debug, and safety.
Must be willing to work all shifts and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical integration and test campaigns.
Bonus Radio Frequency Test Experience
Software Engineering Experience
Prior leadership Experience
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
$140,000 - $185,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
