Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)
About The Position
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. If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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 (< 10%)
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.
- This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth!
Benefits
- Salaried roles
- 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
