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Senior CAD Engineer

salary Salary :

$140,000 - 185,000 yearly

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Job Description - Senior CAD Engineer

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 CAD Engineer


As an Astranis Senior CAD Engineer you will be a leader in the design and configuration of our spacecraft and the documentation and processes used to transfer from design to production.  You will develop, maintain and teach others about design methods and best practices, perform spacecraft-level design tasks such as waveguide routing and panel configuration, and manage spacecraft bills of material and change orders in conjunction with the vehicle engineering, production and supply chain teams.  You must have strong CAD design experience in complex systems.  Experience with spacecraft is a benefit but is not required.





Role



  • Manage configuration of top-level spacecraft assemblies in CAD and create and maintain bills of material for assemblies to transfer to production

  • Develop and document best practices for design

  • Teach and mentor others in design and drawing best practices

  • Manage the programs and procedures that govern how CAD interacts with PLM.

  • Model and draw components and systems, especially system-wide assemblies such as waveguide routes, propulsion systems and harnessing.

  • Check engineering drawings for components and systems

  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team


Requirements



  • 5+ years of experience in a design role and expertise in mechanical CAD

  • Experience with design and production of complex assemblies

  • Robust knowledge of SolidWorks

  • Mastery of GD+T and engineering drawings

  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment including hands-on development


Bonus



  • Expertise of SolidWorks

  • Experience in design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems

  • Experience designing and routing harnesses, waveguides and/or pipes

  • Experience with surface modeling

  • Experience with Arena












 



 


What we offer: 

 

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

 

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

 

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$140,000 - $185,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

 

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
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