The job, in the employer's words
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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Facilities Technician
Join our team as an Facilities Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring world class operations, buildout, and maintenance of our satellite manufacturing facility and office space. This position offers the opportunity to work with a tight-knit team using various tools and equipment to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Role
- Perform hands on installation, maintenance, and repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work
- Respond to emergent requests to limit facility and equipment downtime
- Assemble, arrange, and move furniture and equipment as needed for new area buildouts or moves
- Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets for requests and projects
- Work with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and services
- Follow and enforce safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment
- Document and maintain various tools, hardware, and equipment in order to limit downtime
- Provide operational and logistics support for our spacecraft and technology development programs as needed
Requirements
- 3+ years working in a facility technician, construction trade, or similar technical hands-on role
- Proficiency with common hand and power tools
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Ability to safely utilize ladders of various heights to complete tasks and projects
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable with being on your feet for extended periods
Bonus
- Prior working experience in a hardware manufacturing and testing facility
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems
- Experience programming and operating digital Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Aerial Work Platform certification or experience
- Familiarity with Google tools, JIRA, and Confluence
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Benefits mentioned
- 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 Hourly Pay
- $34—$45 USD
Requirements mentioned
- 3+ years working in a facility technician, construction trade, or similar technical hands-on role
- Proficiency with common hand and power tools
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Ability to safely utilize ladders of various heights to complete tasks and projects
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable with being on your feet for extended periods
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