Senior Solutions Engineer
About the role
This role contributes to both commercial and US government programs. As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will work on satellite network design and analysis for global commercial and government solutions. You will focus on pre-sales engineering for commercial pursuits, but also support post-sales engineering and internal development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Create satellite network solutions for commercial pursuits all the way through deal closure and beyond.
- Modeling and analyzing satellite networks using in-house network software.
- Interfacing with Commercial, US Government, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, and Executive teams.
- Communicate our satellite network designs and reports externally as solutions/sales engineers.
- Aid in regulatory (FCC, ITU, etc.) efforts regarding spectrum use and coordination.
- Aid and influence the design of analysis software that enables us to excel in our role.
- Define product market fit for next generation satellite communication systems.
- Dimensioning ground solutions for commercial pursuits by working with Earth Stations Engineering/Operations, Network Operations, and Hub teams.
- Build Astranis’s profile with the international business community.
- Maintain healthy relationships with vendors and partners such as network hardware/service suppliers, hub vendors, and terminal suppliers for satellite networks.
- Shaping our future product offering based on current trends, market insight, and customer feedback.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
- Willingness to travel (Up to 20%)
Requirements
- 5+ years in satellites communications industry experience with High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems including ground, hub, and network systems for LEO, MEO, or GEO.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (or equivalent background knowledge).
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and shaping process and procedures for long-term growth.
- Link budgeting / link analysis experience.
- Experience with regulatory affairs for space-based communications networks.
- Experience with satellite network hub management and operations.
- Proven track record in strategic technical sales environments balancing the customer's wants with internal capabilities and goals.
- Scripting language experience in one of the following: Python (preferred), MATLAB, R, Julia, C++, or similar.
- Comfortable using scripted tools to conduct analyses and trade studies.
- Must be onsite in San Francisco.
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
- Bonus experience in cellular 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G network protocols.
- Experience with SD-WAN architecture.
- Experience working Military Satellite communications systems.
Benefits
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, 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—$200,000 USD U.S.
Pay
$140,000—$200,000 USD U.S.
Schedule
N/A
Qualifications
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)