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Astranis

Satellite Operator

Astranis · San Francisco

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
54 days
Astranis's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Astranis's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Astranis
high
59 stale, 0 reposted of 89 open
Hiring momentum
130 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astranis's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astranis.

About this role

As a Satellite Operator at Astranis, you will collaborate with engineers to develop and execute procedures for satellite operations, including launch and orbit management. You will monitor system health, report issues, and assist in training new operators. The role requires working evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekends, to support continuous spacecraft operations.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astranis as an employer.

What you need

  • 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision
  • A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment

Nice to have

  • Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (hardware and software)
  • Basic understanding of satellite ground systems, antennas, & RF
  • Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems
  • Familiarity with software development tools such as Git
  • Experience operating complex systems

What you get

  • Compensation package includes equity and robust benefits
  • Base pay is one component of total rewards package
  • Significant equity package via incentive stock options
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning

Worth weighing

  • Regular evening and overnight shifts required
  • Weekend work to support 24/7 operations
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required due to government regulations

Summarised from Astranis's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Astranis on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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