Spacecraft Engineer - Office of the CTO

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Spacecraft Engineer to join our dedicated team. This critical role involves the full lifecycle development of advanced small form-factor Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites.

As a Spacecraft Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the definition, documentation, and maintenance of the complete GEO spacecraft system architecture
• Identifying and rapidly solving cross-functional issues that arise at every stage of the satellite lifecycle
• Defining and managing spacecraft internal and external interfaces to ensure seamless integration and compatibility across subsystems
• Acting as the technical owner and primary point of contact for critical system budgets
• Providing technical guidance and oversight to subsystem engineers
• Supporting Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities and mission operations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) or a related technical discipline
• 3 to 10 years of experience in integrated system design, integration, and/or test
• Experience as a hands-on engineer or other technical domain expert
• Track record of solving hard problems independently
• Ability to lead outside of the traditional reporting chain
• Proven experience in managing complex technical budgets and enforcing design discipline

Bonus:

• Experience working through a complete GEO spacecraft development lifecycle
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
• Deep technical experience across multiple domains
• Specific experience with GEO or high-power communication satellite systems

What we offer:

• A compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits
• Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required