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Astranis Space Technologies · 2 days ago

Backend Software Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$120K/yr - $150K/yr
date2+ years exp

Astranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop software systems that enable spacecraft development and manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering workflows and operations.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable software systems that support hardware design, manufacturing, and automated testing
Build out data pipelines that will be used to drive decision making across teams
Own backend development for internal tools across test infrastructure, manufacturing, and business intelligence
Build integrations with hardware design, procurement, and production platforms such as Altium, Arena, NetSuite, and others
Automate manual workflows to increase operational velocity across engineering, production, and satellite operations
Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians to gather requirements, refine tools, and deliver impactful solutions
Own projects from architecture and design through implementation, test, deployment, and iteration

Qualification

PythonREST APIsSQL databasesCloud deploymentLinuxGitDockerKubernetesCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency with Python
Experience designing and maintaining REST or GraphQL APIs
Strong foundation in working with SQL databases (e.g., Postgres)
Experience deploying backend services to cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP)
Comfortable working in Linux, using shell tools, and managing source control with Git
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container-based deployment strategies
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Preferred

Experience with platforms like Altium, Arena, NetSuite, First Resonance, Manufacturo, or similar tools used in hardware development
Background in manufacturing, logistics, or aerospace systems
Familiarity with automated test strategies and embedded system validation
Experience developing for real-time telemetry systems or ground control interfaces
Experience with hardware-software interfaces, including instrumentation, schematics, and validation workflows

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

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Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.astranis.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$753.5M
Key Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
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Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
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