Satellite Network Operations Engineer

Astranis · San Francisco · $130,000-$175,000 USD 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. Role As a Satellite Network Operations Engineer, you will be providing end-to-end operations support for our satellite networks -- including ground equipment and satellite payloads. These networks are deployed worldwide and used by commercial and government customers. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with internal stakeholders and external partners to tackle tough challenges and design and implement solutions for end customers with an operations-focused mindset. Responsibilities Design, create, test, and execute operations procedures for network deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting Investigate anomalies and service degradations and work with our satellite operations team and other engineering teams to find quick resolutions and perform effective root cause analysis Coordinate 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 Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or a related field OR 2+ years of professional experience working in telecommunications, networking, or space systems engineering 0–2 years of hands-on technical experience (including internships, academic research, engineering student design teams like CubeSat / rocketry / robotics, or lab work) Familiarity with RF concepts such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR, C/N), link budgets, modulation and coding schemes, and basic radio hardware components Understanding of core networking concepts, including switching and routing, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP vs UDP, and the OSI stack Strong programming fundamentals and 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 Bonus Prior experience in satellite mission operations, ground station operations, or network operations centers (MOC/NOC) Hands-on laboratory or project experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs) or Software-Defined Radios (SDRs / GNU Radio) Knowledge of RF Terminals/Antennas, satellite payload and VSAT hub systems (e.g. Hughes, iDirect/Newtec, Gilat) including modulators and demodulators Familiarity with satellite communication waveforms and standards (DVB-S2 / DVB-S2X, TDMA/SCPC return links) Hands-on experience with Linux-based servers , Cisco and Juniper routers / switches, and FortiGate firewalls Working knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ICMP, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, and SNMP Working knowledge of virtualization using KVM and similar VM infrastructure 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. The base salary range for this positi