Propulsion Engineering Manager
San FranciscoFull-TimeManagerSoftware Engineering
Intro
- 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.
Propulsion Engineering Manager
- As our Propulsion Engineering Manager you will be responsible for delivery of our propulsion systems. As a team leader, you will oversee cradle-to-grave hardware development from architecture definition through to qualification, and then supporting production and mission operations. You will also lead, and continue building, a team of world-class propulsion engineers.
Role
- Lead a team of Propulsion Engineers to design, test, and operate propulsion systems including hiring and managing direct reports
- Oversee system design including architecture development, architecture trade studies, make/buy decisions, vendor selection, and supporting analysis
- Act as a primary interface to other engineering disciplines, production, and mission operations
- Ensure competitiveness through continuous technical innovation and industry expertise
- Manage propulsion-related schedule and risk in partnership with the Program Management team
- Hire and retain top-tier talent within the Propulsion Engineering team
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics) or equivalent experience
- Proven leadership through project management, mentorship, and people management experience
- 7+ years of industry experience in a design and manufacture-related role
- Previous aerospace or similar product design and production experience (full product development cycle)
- Hands-on experience working with fluid or gas feed systems
- Working knowledge of in-space electric and chemical propulsion systems
- Exceptional time management skills, verbal & written communication skills, and organizational skills
- An interest in working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus
- Experience with geostationary satellite missions
- Experience with fluid and gas system component design
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and other Range Safety documentation and requirements
- Experience writing Python for scientific calculation and data processing
- Specific experience with low thrust monopropellant, green monopropellant, and electric propulsion systems
