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.
Senior Software Controls Engineer
In this role, you’ll design, implement, and optimize automated systems for various assets and equipment that support the manufacturing and test of our spacecraft. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, driving efficiency, scalability, and precision across critical production workflows. If you're passionate about control systems, industrial automation, and enabling missions that connect the world, we want to hear from you.
Role
- Design and develop custom automation solutions and software solutions across a range of new and existing production assets
- Commission, deploy infrastructure, and maintain automation tools on the production floor
- Create supervisory tools that aggregate sensor systems to monitor processes, ensure operator safety, and track factory status and performance
- Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to control and troubleshoot
- Implement advanced control strategies (e.g. PID control) and develop programmable logic controller (PLC) systems to improve automation precision, repeatability, and responsiveness across production workflows
- Develop clear process and training documentation to support adoption and maintenance of automated solutions
- Generate electrical schematics and documentation to support system integration and troubleshooting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
- 5+ years of working experience in hardware software integration or software controls
- Experience using Python, SQL, and relational databases
- Experience with control systems engineering, including PID tuning, PLC programming, and industrial automation for manufacturing or test environments
- Proven track record delivering turnkey solutions in a production environment
- Experience developing and executing test plans and test procedures from requirements
- Strong systems level troubleshooting and debugging
- Must be onsite 5 days a week
Bonus
- Hands-on experience using data acquisition systems
- Experience with space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing
- Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
- Knowledge of UNIX and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of serial and fieldbus protocols (RS232, RS485, ModBus, VISA)
- Knowledge of Ethernet protocols TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTPS, VNET, EtherCat
- Experience with Beckhoff TwinCat3 IDE, Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), Infosys
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop systems
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What We Do
Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. Our mission is to help get online the 4 billion people who are without internet access.
