NoneOnsite · Aerospace

Facilities Technician

Astranis · San Francisco

Mission Brief

Core Responsibilities

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><h4>Facilities Technician</h4> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Role</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform hands on installation, maintenance, and repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work</li> <li>Respond to emergent requests to limit facility and equipment downtime</li> <li>Assemble, arrange, and move furniture and equipment as needed for new area buildouts or moves</li> <li>Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets for requests and projects</li> <li>Work with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and services</li> <li>Follow and enforce safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment</li> <li>Document and maintain various tools, hardware, and equipment in order to limit downtime</li> <li>Provide operational and logistics support for our spacecraft and technology development programs as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years working in a facility technician, construction trade, or similar technical hands-on role</li> <li>Proficiency with common hand and power tools</li> <li>Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed</li> <li>Ability to safely utilize ladders of various heights to complete tasks and projects</li> <li>Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable with being on your feet for extended periods</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prior working experience in a hardware manufacturing and testing facility</li> <li>Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems</li> <li>Experience programming and operating digital Building Management Systems (BMS)</li> <li>Aerial Work Platform certification or experience</li> <li>Familiarity with Google tools, JIRA, and Confluence</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer: </strong></div> <div> </div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div></div><div class="title">Base Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$34</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$45 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(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))</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div style="font-size: 13px;"> <h4 style="margin: 0;"><strong>SMS Terms of Service</strong></h4> <p style="margin: 0;"><br>1. When you opt in to receive SMS messages from <span class="replaceTag 183_companyName138">Astranis Space Technologies Corp.</span>, we may send you messages related to your job application, including updates, interview coordination, and other recruiting communications.<br>2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying with any of the following industry standard keywords:</p> <p style="margin: 0;">a. STOP<br>b. STOPALL<br>c. OPTOUT<br>d. CANCEL<br>e. END<br>f. QUIT<br>g. UNSUBSCRIBE<br>h. REVOKE</p> <p style="margin: 0;">3. After you opt out, we may send one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No further recruiting SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.<br>4. To opt back in, reply with any of the following industry standard keywords:</p> <p style="margin: 0;">a. START<br>b. UNSTOP<br>c. YES</p> <p style="margin: 0;">5. For help, reply HELP or contact us at EMAIL or PHONE NUMBER.<br>6. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.<br>7. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Contact your wireless provider for details.<br>8. For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy at: <span class="replaceTag 183_privacyPolicy">https://www.astranis.com/legal/privacy</span>.</p> </div></div>

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