Astranis
Flight Software Engineer San Francisco
Astranis, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Flight Software Engineer
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanitys 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 investors including Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Role (one or more of)
Implement spacecraft avionics software Implement ground control and telemetry software Implement software for automated testing at component, functional and system levels, including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testing Implement low level software to interface with various spacecraft components Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge) A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience with C and/or C++ Experience with Linux and shell command line tools Dont meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus
Experience with designing real time systems Experience with building bare-metal embedded system software Experience with reading schematics and datasheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope Experience with web development frameworks and databases Experience with test framework development, especially with HITL (Hardware in the Loop) systems What we offer
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(k) retirement, 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 be influenced by factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. $120,000 - $150,000 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. The information will be kept confidential and used solely for equal employment opportunity reporting. As set forth in Astraniss Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law. Voluntary self-identification of disability (form CC-305) information may be collected as part of equal opportunity reporting and is separate from the hiring decision. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanitys 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 investors including Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Role (one or more of)
Implement spacecraft avionics software Implement ground control and telemetry software Implement software for automated testing at component, functional and system levels, including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testing Implement low level software to interface with various spacecraft components Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge) A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience with C and/or C++ Experience with Linux and shell command line tools Dont meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus
Experience with designing real time systems Experience with building bare-metal embedded system software Experience with reading schematics and datasheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope Experience with web development frameworks and databases Experience with test framework development, especially with HITL (Hardware in the Loop) systems What we offer
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(k) retirement, 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 be influenced by factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. $120,000 - $150,000 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. The information will be kept confidential and used solely for equal employment opportunity reporting. As set forth in Astraniss Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law. Voluntary self-identification of disability (form CC-305) information may be collected as part of equal opportunity reporting and is separate from the hiring decision. #J-18808-Ljbffr