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Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Winter 2027)

Astranis· Engineering
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San Francisco$1.9kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Associate pre-sales/post-sales network planning engineer role focused on optimizing high-throughput satellite networks, with a blend of technical and customer-facing responsibilities. Twelve-week, salaried position for new grads intended to transition to full-time. Mentorship provided by senior sales engineer.

Responsibilities

  • Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning
  • Optimizing high throughput satellite networks by configuring digital payloads, orbital slot and frequency planning, antenna system optimization, gateway location selection, user terminal selection, and modem equipment selection/configuration
  • Light travel as needed (bonus: travel < 10%)
  • Deliver high-quality presentations and answer challenging technical questions from partners (bonus)
  • 1:1 mentorship from a senior sales engineer

Qualifications

  • Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables and conducting trade studies
  • Process-oriented mindset with focus on efficiency and tool needs
  • Scripting experience, preferably Python
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong math ability (bonus)
  • Willingness to travel (bonus)
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible status required by export regulations
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year university (applicant is a recent graduate or current student applying for an associate/intern path)

Skills

Required:System optimization and trade studiesPython scriptingProcess improvement
Nice to have:Presentation skills

Benefits

  • Base salary of $1,925 per week
  • Structured associate program lasting ~12 weeks
  • Mentorship from senior engineer
  • Opportunity to contribute to satellite network solutions and potentially join Astranis full-time
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Advanced satellites for high orbits.

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.

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