Electronics Engineering Manager

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. Electronics Engineering Manager As the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of building and leading a team of talented electronics engineers. You will have a pivotal role in shaping the future of our satellite technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and delivering performance that sets new industry standards. Role Directly manage, mentor, and expand a team of both junior and senior electronics engineers Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to define and architect our next-generation electronic systems Oversee the entire lifecycle of our electronic hardware, from design and development to implementation and verification Develop and manage a detailed project schedule to ensure that our hardware development aligns with the overall program timeline Drive the design process, including specification, component selection, circuit board design, and system-level integration Lead the team through hands-on debugging, board bring-up, and system validation Play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new team members to support our rapid growth Provide expert support to our production and operations teams for the successful deployment and use of our hardware Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team Requirements A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field 5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced product design and development environment 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing complex electronic hardware from concept to production A passion for hardware development and a desire to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch. Proven experience in building and managing teams of engineers, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder Bonus Experience with photovoltaics Experience with Li-ion batteries and battery management systems Experience with magnetics in power electronics Knowledge of radiation effects on electronic components 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr