Astranis Space Technologies · 14 hours ago
Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Spring 2026)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$1,925/wk - $1,925/wkAstranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing dedicated networks to sophisticated customers. The Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate role involves optimizing satellite networks and balancing technical and business responsibilities, with mentorship from a senior sales engineer.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:
Digital payload configuration
Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition
Gateway location(s) selection
User terminal selection
Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration
The role provides a balance of technical and business / customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact
Qualification
Required
Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study
Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools
Scripting language experience, preferably Python
Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;)
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))
Preferred
Knack for math
Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners
Willingness to travel a bit
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
Founded in 2015
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,BAM ElevateAndreessen HorowitzBlackRock
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
2026-01-12
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