Astranis Space Technologies
Senior Electrical Engineer- SDR Hardware
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Senior Electrical Engineer - SDR Hardware role at Astranis Space Technologies. 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 Electrical Engineer - SDR Hardware Design Responsibilities
Work with state of the art FPGAs Design and test high speed digital SERDES interface Characterize and optimize wide bandwidth data converter performance Identify devices that satisfy performance requirements Design and layout highspeed digital PCBs Test and validate full radio signal chain Work cross-functionally to Integrate systems into different spacecrafts Qualifications
5-10+ years of experience B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree Experience with digital communications theory and measurement Comfortable working with full RF signal chain Experience with RF test equipment(VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator) A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools Experience with PCB design Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills Bonus
Experience using state of the art wideband programmable data converters Experience designing high speed clock trees Experience designing systems for high reliability (Aerospace/defense or automotive) Familiarity with radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion) Experience with Python for measurement automation and data analysis What we offer
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. 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 $165,000—$220,000 USD 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Space Research and Technology
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Senior Electrical Engineer - SDR Hardware role at Astranis Space Technologies. 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 Electrical Engineer - SDR Hardware Design Responsibilities
Work with state of the art FPGAs Design and test high speed digital SERDES interface Characterize and optimize wide bandwidth data converter performance Identify devices that satisfy performance requirements Design and layout highspeed digital PCBs Test and validate full radio signal chain Work cross-functionally to Integrate systems into different spacecrafts Qualifications
5-10+ years of experience B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree Experience with digital communications theory and measurement Comfortable working with full RF signal chain Experience with RF test equipment(VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator) A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools Experience with PCB design Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills Bonus
Experience using state of the art wideband programmable data converters Experience designing high speed clock trees Experience designing systems for high reliability (Aerospace/defense or automotive) Familiarity with radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion) Experience with Python for measurement automation and data analysis What we offer
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. 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 $165,000—$220,000 USD 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Space Research and Technology
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