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Astranis

Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Salary$160k – $210k
LocationSan Francisco
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience5+ yrs
Department3309 Avionics - Vehicle Electronics
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
First seenOct 2, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or similar technical degree
5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
5+ years of board level experience designing electronics hardware from concept through to production
A passion for hardware development & fostering teamwork in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware, hands-on, from scratch
Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers and communicate clearly with other disciplines
Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
Nice to have5
5+ years of experience with designing and implementing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, power switches, embedded computers, or such hardware
Experience with FPGAs, Microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
Strong understanding of C, C++, or Python
Radiation effects knowledge
Environmental test experience
Eligibility1
US Citizenship or Green Card
Skills
FPGA
Microcontrollers
RS-485
SPI
Ethernet
I2C
C
C++
Python
Benefits
Equity
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Flexible PTO
Catered meals
About the company
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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Electrical Engineering Team Lead
As the Team Lead for the Electrical Engineering Team, you will play a critical role in building and leading a team of engineers that own the compute, networking, and power distribution systems within our spacecraft. You’ll support the team in pushing the boundary of what is possible in a geo-synchronous spacecraft design and enable performance in space that has not been realized to date.
Role
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Directly manage and grow a team of junior and senior electrical engineers
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Collaborate with a broad and multidisciplinary team to define the spacecraft compute, networking, and power distribution requirements and architectures
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Oversee the design, build, and implementation of our in-house hardware and systems
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Manage a detailed schedule to ensure that our hardware development is in sync with the overall program schedule
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Drive hardware design, specification, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, board bring-up, and debugging
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Own the technical relationship with third-party component suppliers to ensure our vendors provide robust and performant solutions
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Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
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Support the production and mission operations teams on the build and in-flight use of our component hardware
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Drive the growth of the avionics components team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-expanding team
Requirements
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B.S. or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or similar technical degree
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5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
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5+ years of board level experience designing electronics hardware from concept through to production
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A passion for hardware development & fostering teamwork in a fast-paced environment
•
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware, hands-on, from scratch
•
Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers and communicate clearly with other disciplines
•
Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
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US Citizenship or Green Card
Bonus
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5+ years of experience with designing and implementing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, power switches, embedded computers, or such hardware.
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Experience with FPGAs, Microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
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Strong understanding of C, C++, or Python
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Radiation effects knowledge
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Environmental test 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
$160,000—$215,000 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 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.
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