# Facilities Technician at Astranis

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aastranis%3A4248382006 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Astranis](https://alderhq.app/companies/astranis)
- Location text: San Francisco; San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco; San Francisco")
- Posted: 2023-06-27 (1227 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4248382006

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $71k–$94k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 2018): p25 $100k, median $155k, p75 $210k

## Description (the employer's text)

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

### Facilities Technician

Join our team as an Facilities Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring world class operations, buildout, and maintenance of our satellite manufacturing facility and office space. This position offers the opportunity to work with a tight-knit team using various tools and equipment to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

### Role

- Perform hands on installation, maintenance, and repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work
- Respond to emergent requests to limit facility and equipment downtime
- Assemble, arrange, and move furniture and equipment as needed for new area buildouts or moves
- Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets for requests and projects
- Work with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and services
- Follow and enforce safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment
- Document and maintain various tools, hardware, and equipment in order to limit downtime
- Provide operational and logistics support for our spacecraft and technology development programs as needed
### Requirements

- 3+ years working in a facility technician, construction trade, or similar technical hands-on role
- Proficiency with common hand and power tools
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Ability to safely utilize ladders of various heights to complete tasks and projects
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable with being on your feet for extended periods
### Bonus

- Prior working experience in a hardware manufacturing and testing facility
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems
- Experience programming and operating digital Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Aerial Work Platform certification or experience
- Familiarity with Google tools, JIRA, and Confluence
### What we offer

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Hourly Pay

$34—$45 USD

### U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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