Astranis Space Technologies · 1 day ago
Senior Network Operations Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expAstranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. As a Senior Network Operations Engineer, you will provide operations support for satellite networks, working with internal stakeholders and external partners to design and implement solutions for end customers.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, create, test, and execute operations procedures, for network deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Investigate anomalies and service degradations and work with satellite operations team and other engineering teams to find quick resolutions and perform effective root cause analysis
Work with engineering teams to develop monitoring and alerting tools and processes
Automate manual processes using scripting and software tools
Analyze new customer requirements and design solutions with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and security
Support in-field deployment of ground systems and integration with customer networks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, or a related field OR 2+ years of professional experience in working in a Network Operations Center
Knowledge of RF concepts and wireless frequency spectrum
Knowledge of LAN and WAN networking concepts, including switching and routing
Hands-on experience with Linux based servers
Practical experience with scripting languages e.g. Bash, Python
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and effectively manage time
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Prior experience in a Tier 2/3 Network or Satellite Operations or Technical Support role
Knowledge of RF Terminals/Antennas, satellite payload and hub systems, including Modulators and Demodulators
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ICMP, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, and SNMP
Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper routers / switches and Fortigate Firewalls
Working knowledge of virtualization using KVM and similar VM infrastructure
Benefits
Equity
High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement planning
Flexible PTO
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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2026-01-12
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