Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate Program (Fall 2025)

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.

As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past associates have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. 

If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.

Role

Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:

• Digital payload configuration


• Orbital slot selection and frequency planning


• Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition


• Gateway location(s) selection


• User terminal selection


• Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

The role provides a balance of technical and business / customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth!

Requirements

• Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study


• Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools


• Scripting language experience, preferably Python


• Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;) 


• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Knack for math


• Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners


• Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)