Spacecraft Operations Specialist

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Astranis Full time

Astranis is pushing the boundaries of global connectivity by developing innovative spacecraft solutions. As a member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of space technology and contributing to a mission that's bridging the digital divide.

Our company has achieved notable milestones, including launching two satellites into orbit, securing ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, and raising over $500 million from top global investors. We're proud of our accomplishments and look forward to continuing our journey towards global connectivity.

At Astranis, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborating with our Flight Software and other related teams to develop and deploy software systems critical to our mission. Key areas of focus include command & control systems, telemetry databases, continuous integration systems, and flight code build systems.

This role offers a unique chance to contribute to key projects, gain hands-on experience in the aerospace industry, and write code that will be flying in space. You'll also have the opportunity to improve the state of operations for key software systems at Astranis, focusing on reliability and maintainability as we expand to a fleet of satellites and their supporting services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop software tools to enhance mission-critical software performance and correctness.
  • Contribute towards Python version migration for a large repository.
  • Create tooling to automate Python package generation and upload to a private repository.
  • Support the automation of release, deployment, and monitoring tooling for development and production systems.
  • Aid in the implementation and management of metrics and performance tracking in development, CI, production, and mission contexts.

Requirements:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in a related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science).
  • Relevant Experience or coursework with Python.
  • Familiarity with git and/or GitHub.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously with guidance from senior engineers.

The estimated salary for this position is $29 per hour, based on industry standards and location. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status is required to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations. Astranis values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from individuals with unique perspectives to help make us stronger.



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