Network Planning Sales Engineer — Associate Program (Winter 2024)

Associate roles at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for graduates 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 have not yet graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be 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
Must be onsite in San Francisco 3 days a week minimum
Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;) 

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%)