Astranis Space Technologies is hiring: Production Quality Engineer in San Franci

Astranis Space Technologies Provided Pay Range

This range is provided by Astranis Space Technologies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Production Quality Engineer

As a Production Quality Engineer at Astranis, you’ll play a key role in building high‑reliability satellite hardware as we expand our manufacturing capabilities. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams to solve complex quality challenges, lead root cause investigations, and help ensure our hardware meets the rigorous standards required for spaceflight.

We’re looking for a hands‑on engineer with experience in electronics or electro‑mechanical hardware manufacturing, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and a strong track record of working effectively in dynamic environments.

Role

• Perform and support quality functions such as nonconformance resolution, first article inspection, root cause analysis, corrective actions, containments, statistical process control, etc.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to develop standards for part drawings, including identification of key characteristics, dimensioning and GD&T, and first article inspection plans for electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Write and maintain quality management system (QMS) command media to govern how we design, build, and test hardware.
• Perform process validation for new manufacturing processes in collaboration with production engineering.
• Monitor key quality metrics such as product yield and in‑process inspection results to help identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in quality reviews and audits to ensure adherence to process requirements and design intent.
• Support process improvements that enhance manufacturability, reduce defects, or streamline production flow.
• Contribute to the definition and enforcement of factory standards such as ESD handling and cleanliness requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with inspection techniques and basic GD&T principles.
• Basic proficiency in Python or SQL for data analysis.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective action, and basic quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

Bonus

• Experience with CAD, PLM, or ERP systems such as Solidworks, Altium, and Arena.
• Hands‑on experience qualifying and maintaining manufacturing processes for electronics and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Experience reviewing design documentation and implementing first‑article inspection plans.
• Strong SQL and Python skills, and demonstrated ability to manage large data sets and create useful tools/dashboards/reports for others.
• Demonstrated application of process validation and control methods such as PFMEA, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC).

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, high quality 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 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.

Eligibility

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))

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Space Research and Technology and Defense and Space Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave