Facilities Technician

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.

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.

• Perform hands on installation, maintenance, and repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work
• Respond to emergent requests to limit facility and equipment downtime
• Assemble, arrange, and move furniture and equipment as needed for new area buildouts or moves
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets for requests and projects
• Work with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and services
• Follow and enforce safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment
• Document and maintain various tools, hardware, and equipment in order to limit downtime
• Provide operational and logistics support for our spacecraft and technology development programs as needed

• 3+ years working in a facility technician, construction trade, or similar technical hands-on role
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to safely utilize ladders of various heights to complete tasks and projects
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable with being on your feet for extended periods

• Prior working experience in a hardware manufacturing and testing facility
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems
• Experience programming and operating digital Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Aerial Work Platform certification or experience
• Familiarity with Google tools, JIRA, and Confluence

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

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.

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.

$34-$45 USD

(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))

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.