Power Electronics Team Lead

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1$ billion in revenue, raised over $750$ million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world‑class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software‑defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

As the Team Lead for the Power Electronic Engineering Team you will play a critical role in building and leading a team of Power Electronics engineers. You’ll support the team in pushing the boundary of what is possible in a geo‑synchronous spacecraft design and enable performance in space that has not been realized to date.

• Directly manage and grow a team of junior and senior power engineers
• Collaborate with a broad and multidisciplinary team to define the spacecraft power requirements and architectures
• Oversee the design, build, and implementation of the power converters and systems
• Manage a detailed schedule to ensure that our power converters and systems development is in sync with the overall program schedule
• Drive power converter design, specification, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, board bring‑up, and debugging
• Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly‑growing team
• Support the production and mission operations teams on the build and in‑flight use of our power converter hardware
• Drive the growth of the power team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly‑expanding team

• B.S. or higher in electrical engineering, or similar technical degree
• 5+ years of professional experience with fast‑paced product design cycles
• 5+ years of board level experience designing power electronics hardware from concept through production
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast‑paced environment and hands‑on design and development
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers and communicate clearly with other disciplines
• US Citizenship or Green Card

• Experience with photovoltaics
• Experience with Li‑ion batteries and management systems
• Experience with magnetics in power electronics
• Radiation effects knowledge

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

Base pay is a single component of Astranis’s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, 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.

Base Salary

$145,000 — $200,000 USD

(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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.