Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate Program (Winter 2026)

AstranisSan Francisco, CA
114d$1,925 - $1,925

About The Position

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. 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. Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past associates have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

Requirements

  • Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables
  • Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things
  • Scripting language experience, preferably Python
  • Enjoy a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

  • Knack for math
  • Ability to craft high quality presentations and deliver them to potential partners
  • Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)

Responsibilities

  • Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning
  • Optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters
  • Digital payload configuration
  • Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
  • Antenna system optimization and user coverage area definition
  • Gateway location(s) selection
  • User terminal selection
  • Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

Benefits

  • Base salary of $1,925 per week

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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