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 $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
As the Team Lead for the PCB Layout Engineering Team you will play a critical role in building and leading a team of PCB Engineers and Librarians. 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.
Role- Plan short-term team activities, including resource allocation, task assignments, and progress tracking.
- Drive long-term strategic planning, such as defining and improving processes, training on technical standards, and selecting/maintaining design tools.
- Build and implement processes for PCB part libraries, ensuring consistency and scalability.
- Establish and enforce design processes that align with fabrication (DFM) requirements and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for automation within the PCB layout process, including developing and implementing scripts and tools to improve efficiency.
- Serve as a technical contributor by owning PCB layout responsibilities for projects.
- Collaborate with design engineers to optimize the end-to-end development process.
- Partner with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to ensure designs are buildable, reliable, and adhere to best practices.
- Manage and grow the team, including hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
- Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide performance feedback, and manage annual performance reviews and bonuses.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in PCB layout and design.
- 2+ years of experience in people management, including leading teams or projects.
- Proven experience building and implementing processes, such as parts library management or ensuring designs meet DFM requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement scripting or automation tools to improve efficiency.
Bonus
- Strong knowledge of IPC 2221A, IPC 6012, IPC 6013, and IPC 7351 standards.
- Deep understanding of PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and industry best practices.
- Proficiency with CAD tools, including Altium.
- Familiarity with Arena or other PLM tools.
Top Skills
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.
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