Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)
Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)
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.
Role:
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!
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 ;)
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus:
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%)
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.
Base Salary
$1,925—$1,925 USD