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Director, Facilities and Safety

San Francisco

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

Director, Facilities and Safety

As Director of Facilities and Safety, you will have the unique challenge of maintaining our state-of-the-art 150,000 sqft campus in the historic Pier 70 building, and continually building out new engineering, production, and office spaces to enable our goal of producing 24 satellites/year. You will also own our safety program and drive our organization to zero injuries using a hands-on management approach to creating and enforcing safety policy.

You will be responsible for building and leading a world class team of specialists and generalists to execute any and all projects required to achieve the mission at Astranis. The goal of producing 24/year of our next-generation spacecraft relies heavily on our ability to rapidly expand our capabilities in a functional but cost-effective way. If you are a proven leader with a history of executing projects on-time and on-budget, and are looking for a high impact/high ownership challenge, this role might be for you.

Role

  • Hire and lead a team responsible for all facilities operations (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, janitorial, and general maintenance) at the Astranis Pier 70 facility to ensure zero unplanned interruptions of services to employees.
  • Design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure to support satellite manufacturing and operation, including electrical, communications, air, water, industrial gases, etc.
  • Build a safety program at Astranis by implementing safety requirements, training, reporting processes, and ensuring compliance to OSHA regulations. Enforce a safety-first culture through regular engagement of employees and proactive training and drills.
  • Work closely with executive leadership and key internal stakeholders to develop and execute long term planning projects such as new factory buildouts and electrical service upgrades.
  • Manage third-party service providers, such as electrical/construction contractors and janitorial staff, to ensure projects and services are completed on-time and on budget.
  • Set up and maintain proper disposal/treatment processes for various hazardous waste streams.
  • Build relationships with external partners such as city officials and first responders, to garner support for Astranis and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
  • Own end-to-end project management, from defining scope and aligning on goals to setting timelines, tracking progress, prioritizing, removing roadblocks, and ensuring timely completion while communicating status regularly to stakeholders and internal customers.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience in construction or facilities management
  • 5+ years in a manager role with direct reports
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week, and provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations

Bonus

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or similar field
  • Understanding of engineering principles of electricity, fluids, structures, etc.
  • Experience working in a factory or other manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Experience implementing project request/prioritization/tracking in Jira and Smartsheet
  • Ability to create and maintain floor layouts and as-built drawings in AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of building management systems such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, generators, and battery backup systems
  • Experience maintaining assets such as cranes, thermal chambers, CNC machines, and specialized manufacturing and test equipment
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards and other regulations as they pertain to factory safety
  • Ability to use forklifts, boom lifts, cranes, large trucks, and other heavy machinery
What we offer: 
 
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
 
Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, 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 Salary

$175,000 - $200,000 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.

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