Ground Operations Engineer

Ground Operations Engineer  

This role will contribute to both commercial and our US government programs.

ROLE:  

Responsible for supporting the design, integration, and test of earth stations in the lab and in the field. Earth stations include not only the RF/Antenna, but the indoor digital equipment as well (modems, SDRs). Ownership includes: 

• Site selection planning, component procurement, and build instructions
• Interface with multiple disciplines including; mission operations, avionics, RF, logistics, suppliers, external partners, and manufacturing
• Oversee production, testing, quality control, and shipment logistics of ground station support hardware
• Maintain asset documentation and preventative maintenance plans
• Design and build ground station communication systems through all stages of development (site survey, system design review, hardware selection, hardware integration, end-to-end testing and activation)
• Iterate system design to improve efficiency, speed, and scalability
• Debugging equipment in the lab and in the field

The primary focus of this position will be remote / small earth stations and VSAT operations. Additionally, involvement in large gateway station projects is likely as our worldwide infrastructure requirements grow.   

REQUIREMENTS:  

• 3-5 years experience with earth station hardware and wireless communications (preferably satcom).
• Experience using RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer and signal generator) and debugging RF components
• Strong project management skills, detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Willing to travel 20% of the time 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy a fast paced environment and wearing many hats 
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

BONUS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field in engineering
• Familiar with networking (Ethernet, IP, TCP) 
• Comfortable scripting, preferably in Python 
• Logistics experience

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.

The Base Salary for this position ranges from $130,000 -$160,000 per year.

What we offer: 

Base pay is a single component of Astranis' total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, 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.