Full Stack Engineer
Astranis
As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Full-Stack Engineer
We are seeking a highly capable Full-Stack Engineer to build the software systems that enable automated testing, manufacturing, and real-time control of our flight hardware and spacecraft. You will work across disciplines—hardware, embedded, operations, production, and software—to design full-stack applications that automate and validate critical flight components and support test, integration, and ground control.
This is a high-impact, multidisciplinary role. You’ll own the development of internal tools used to test, operate, and monitor spacecraft—ranging from low-level hardware interfaces to web-based control panels for telemetry and command operations.
Role:
- Design and implement software systems that support automated testing of hardware components and spacecraft systems.
- Own UI and backend development for internal tools used in test infrastructure, manufacturing and spacecraft operations.
- Write robust, scalable software interfaces for electrical and embedded systems, including drivers for test instrumentation and ground support equipment.
- Develop component- and system-level automated test infrastructure using Python and full-stack tools.
- Work closely with satellite operators and manufacturing technicians to build UI workflows that streamline mission operations, command execution, and telemetry visualization.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration on software architecture, technical design, and hardware/software test strategy.
- Contribute to recruiting and interviewing efforts as we scale the team.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience as a full-stack software engineer (excluding internships).
- Strong proficiency with Python and experience developing tools for hardware or embedded systems.
- Proficiency with JavaScript or TypeScript, ideally with experience using React to build web-based user interfaces.
- Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services.
- Comfortable working in Linux, using shell tools, and managing source control with Git.
- Experience with SQL/relational databases (e.g., Postgres).
- Experience with test instrumentation, schematics, and debugging interfaces between software and hardware.
- Strong understanding of automated test strategies and validation workflows for embedded or hardware-integrated systems.
Bonus:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized deployments.
- Familiarity with design systems and rapid UI prototyping for internal tooling.
- Background in satellite operations, aerospace, or real-time telemetry systems.
- Experience building and deploying sw for a manufacturing environment.
- Experience reading datasheets, debugging analog/digital interfaces, and working with tools like oscilloscopes or logic analyzers.