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
What we offer:
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
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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
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Compensation (from employer):
Base Hourly Pay — 34 – 45 USD