Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $110,000 – $160,000

Design and develop mechanical systems, structures, and assemblies for satellites operating in high orbit, including analysis, procurement, and assembly of composite and metallic components. This role suits engineers with 2–4 years of mechanical design experience who thrive in hands-on development environments and want to contribute to space technology serving government and commercial customers.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $135,000 – $235,000

This role oversees the reliability and availability of satellite electronics and systems throughout their operational life in orbit, working with engineering teams to design for resilience and prevent failures in high-stakes space hardware.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $110,000 – $155,000

Astranis seeks a senior technical recruiter to build and execute full-cycle hiring strategies for engineering teams at a rapidly-growing satellite company. The role emphasizes creating scalable sourcing processes, delivering excellent candidate experience, and mentoring other recruiters while helping the company scale its workforce.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $120,000 – $175,000

This role manages printed circuit board assembly manufacturing across design, supply chain, and production for advanced satellites. It suits engineers with 5+ years of PCB/PCBA experience who want to drive manufacturing processes and quality from prototype through production ramp at a well-funded space technology company.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $140,000 – $205,000

Design and verify RTL for high-performance FPGAs used in satellite communications systems, working across hardware, software, and DSP teams to deliver radiation-hardened designs for commercial and government customers. This role suits engineers with hands-on FPGA experience who thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment and want to work on systems operating at scale in orbit.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $110,000 – $160,000

Design and analyze mechanical enclosures for spacecraft electronics and RF components, solving challenges at the intersection of thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic engineering. This role suits engineers with 2+ years of electronics packaging experience who want to work on space-grade hardware with a team building operational satellites.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $115,000 – $145,000

This role oversees the manufacturing of propulsion systems for satellites in high orbit, from component production through integration onto finished vehicles. It suits someone with aerospace or precision manufacturing experience who thrives managing complex production processes, tooling, and cross-functional teams under tight schedules and cost targets.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $135,000 – $235,000

This role designs the wire harnesses for satellites in geostationary orbit, taking them from electrical architecture through production release across low-voltage, high-voltage, and RF systems. It suits an experienced electrical engineer with strong harness design fundamentals and the willingness to partner across mechanical, propulsion, and test teams in a spacecraft context.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $34 – $45 / hour

A Facilities Technician at a satellite manufacturer will handle hands-on maintenance, repairs, and buildout of a 153,000 sq. ft. facility, responding to emergencies and coordinating with contractors. This role suits someone with construction or facilities trade experience who can work flexible hours and manage building systems.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $150,000 – $215,000

This role focuses on designing and maintaining the hardware-in-the-loop testbeds that validate satellite systems before flight, requiring you to bridge hardware assembly, embedded systems, and software debugging across multiple engineering disciplines. You'll own the full lifecycle of test environments from initial design through troubleshooting, making it well-suited to an engineer who thrives working hands-on with both physical components and code.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $80,000 – $125,000

A technical recruiter role at a satellite communications company specializing in full-cycle hiring for engineering and business positions. The role suits someone with 2-6 years of recruiting experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and can identify top talent across hardware and software engineering disciplines.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $145,000 – $225,000

Astranis is hiring a senior mechanical engineer to design and optimize enclosures and housings for spacecraft electronics and RF components, managing everything from concept through environmental testing. This role suits someone with deep electronics packaging expertise who enjoys solving complex problems at the intersection of mechanical, thermal, and RF engineering in a high-reliability space environment.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $190,000 – $220,000

Astranis is seeking a Sales Director to build and close major satellite communications deals across Central Asia and Europe, working closely with engineering and leadership to navigate complex customer requirements and drive the sales pipeline forward. This role combines business acumen, technical depth in satellite systems, and relationship-building skills to represent the company at all levels of enterprise and government customers.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $200,000 – $280,000

You'll develop and maintain flight software for satellites operating in high orbits, writing embedded C/C++ code for flight computers and control boards while mentoring junior engineers on a team building government and commercial spacecraft. This role suits experienced embedded software engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems in the space industry.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $30 – $40 / hour

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $37 – $50 / hour

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $25 – $52 / hour

This role involves testing spacecraft and satellite components in simulated space environments using specialized equipment like thermal chambers and vibration shakers, maintaining the test lab, and supporting engineering troubleshooting. It suits someone with hands-on lab or manufacturing experience who can work independently, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to shift work during critical mission phases.

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