Senior Electrical Engineer
Astranis
San Francisco, United States Posted September 20, 2026
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Salary Range
$145,000 - $235,000
Job Description
Join Astranis, a satellite technology company, as a Senior Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design of sub-systems for our satellites' internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and drive electronics design from concept development to qualification. The position offers an equity stake in the company, comprehensive benefits, and unlimited vacation days.
- Lead the design and development of sub-systems for satellites, including internal communication, power distribution, and flight computer systems.
- Take ownership of the architecture for avionics systems, driving discussions on key design trades and collaborating with engineers across the organization.
- Drive electronics design from concept development through to qualification, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to quality standards.
- B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or similar technical degree
- Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
- 5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
- 5+ years of board level experience designing hardware from concept through production
- 5+ years of experience with designing and implementing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, power switches, embedded computers, or such hardware
- Experience leading a team of engineers and working with teams in other disciplines
- Experience with FPGAs, Microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
- Strong understanding of computers and knowledge of C, C++, or Python
- Radiation effects knowledge
- Environmental test experience
Required Skills
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