Astranis Space Technologies · 4 months ago
Propulsion Engineering Manager
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. As a Propulsion Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in the design, testing, and operation of propulsion systems while overseeing hardware development and ensuring technical innovation.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Propulsion Engineers to design, test, and operate propulsion systems including hiring and managing direct reports
Oversee system design including architecture development, architecture trade studies, make/buy decisions, vendor selection, and supporting analysis
Act as a primary interface to other engineering disciplines, production, and mission operations
Ensure competitiveness through continuous technical innovation and industry expertise
Manage propulsion-related schedule and risk in partnership with the Program Management team
Hire and retain top-tier talent within the Propulsion Engineering team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics) or equivalent experience
Proven leadership through project management, mentorship, and people management experience
7+ years of industry experience in a design and manufacture-related role
Previous aerospace or similar product design and production experience (full product development cycle)
Hands-on experience working with fluid or gas feed systems
Working knowledge of in-space electric and chemical propulsion systems
Exceptional time management skills, verbal & written communication skills, and organizational skills
An interest in working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Experience with geostationary satellite missions
Experience with fluid and gas system component design
Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and other Range Safety documentation and requirements
Experience writing Python for scientific calculation and data processing
Specific experience with low thrust monopropellant, green monopropellant, and electric propulsion systems
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
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