Astranis Space Technologies · 5 months ago
Director, Facilities and Safety
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAstranis is a company that has successfully launched satellites and is focused on expanding its operations. The Director of Facilities and Safety will oversee the maintenance of the campus, lead a team to ensure safety and compliance, and manage projects to support satellite manufacturing and operations.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Hire and lead a team responsible for all facilities operations (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, janitorial, and general maintenance) at the Astranis Pier 70 facility to ensure zero unplanned interruptions of services to employees
Design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure to support satellite manufacturing and operation, including electrical, communications, air, water, industrial gases, etc
Build a safety program at Astranis by implementing safety requirements, training, reporting processes, and ensuring compliance to OSHA regulations. Enforce a safety-first culture through regular engagement of employees and proactive training and drills
Work closely with executive leadership and key internal stakeholders to develop and execute long term planning projects such as new factory buildouts and electrical service upgrades
Manage third-party service providers, such as electrical/construction contractors and janitorial staff, to ensure projects and services are completed on-time and on budget
Set up and maintain proper disposal/treatment processes for various hazardous waste streams
Build relationships with external partners such as city officials and first responders, to garner support for Astranis and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations
Own end-to-end project management, from defining scope and aligning on goals to setting timelines, tracking progress, prioritizing, removing roadblocks, and ensuring timely completion while communicating status regularly to stakeholders and internal customers
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10+ years of experience in construction or facilities management
5+ years in a manager role with direct reports
Must be onsite 5 days a week, and provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or similar field
Understanding of engineering principles of electricity, fluids, structures, etc
Experience working in a factory or other manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Experience implementing project request/prioritization/tracking in Jira and Smartsheet
Ability to create and maintain floor layouts and as-built drawings in AutoCAD
Knowledge of building management systems such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, generators, and battery backup systems
Experience maintaining assets such as cranes, thermal chambers, CNC machines, and specialized manufacturing and test equipment
Knowledge of OSHA standards and other regulations as they pertain to factory safety
Ability to use forklifts, boom lifts, cranes, large trucks, and other heavy machinery
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
2026-01-12
Andreessen Horowitz
2026-01-12
Satellite Today
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