Senior Software Engineer, Astranis

$150-220k

Plus stock options and performance bonuses

Python

Linux

C++

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

Next generation satellite broadband service

Open for applications

Next generation satellite broadband service

201-500 employees

B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

Open for applications

$150-220k

Plus stock options and performance bonuses

Python

Linux

C++

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

201-500 employees

B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

Company mission

To give the 4 billion people without access to internet the ability to get online.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ and Python
Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
Good Communication and Written Skills
Passionate about Space Technology
Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems

Desirable

Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

What the job involves

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft
Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware
This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs
Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites
Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite
Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry)
Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
Deliver complex projects through incremental development
Mentor junior engineers

Our take

Internet access is swiftly becoming a core feature of modern life across the world - as of 2021, nearly 60% of the global population were active internet users, and the number is only set to climb. Looking to facilitate and benefit from this are Astranis, who have developed advanced small-form factor satellite technology (similar to SpaceX) to improve satellite internet access across the world.

This has proven an astronomically successful proposition with an overwhelming demand from global customers, including a partnership to triple data speeds across the state of Alaska. This is no surprise, as provision of basic internet capabilities is in the interests of industry, governments, and the population at large.

With a valuation of $1.6 billion, the company's April 2023 injection of capital is set to ensure the company meets its production demands. Its satellite method is already groundbreaking and the company's first one launched in 2023. Two more launches are scheduled for 2024.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

4% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Jul 2024

$200m

SERIES D

Apr 2023

$100m

LATE VC

Total funding: $603.7m

Company benefits

An equity stake in the company
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited vacation days
Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
Complementary OneMedical membership
Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
Generous, fully-paid ‍parental leave

Company HQ

Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

John Gedmark

(CEO)

John co-founded the Roosevelt Institute think tank in 2004 before working as Director of Flight Operations at X Prize Foundation for 2 years. He co-founded Commercial Spaceflight Federation in 2007, before co-founding Astranis in 2015, serving as CEO.

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