# Facilities Technician **Astranis** - **Location:** San Francisco - **Workplace:** On-site - **Salary:** $34–$45/hr - **Clearance:** None required - **Eligibility:** US person or protected individual - **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled - **Visa:** Not specified - **Discipline:** Technician & Operators - **Seniority:** Mid - **Posted:** 2023-06-27 [Apply on Astranis](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4248382006) [View on Outerspace Today](https://terminal.outerspacetoday.com /jobs/facilities-technician-astranis-4248382006) --- 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. #### 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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. --- _Aggregated from the employer's public careers feed by Outerspace Today. Eligibility and pay fields are extracted for self-selection only; verify on the employer posting._