Financial Analyst - Engineering

AstranisSan Francisco, CA

$85,000 - $120,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$85,000-$120,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job Description

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.

Financial Analyst – Engineering

As Astranis’s Engineering Financial Analyst, you will play a critical support role for our engineering teams, helping to ensure financial clarity as we design, build, and scale. We are seeking a finance professional with an exceptional work ethic, a solid foundation in financial analysis, and an eagerness to learn on the job.

You are an ideal candidate if you pride yourself on being a highly collaborative, service-oriented business partner. In this role, you will meet directly with engineers to support their budget needs, providing necessary financial guidance as a pragmatic business partner. We are looking for someone adaptable—an individual we can mentor and mold as they grow alongside our dynamic Engineering department.

Role

Support financial planning, reporting, and budget tracking for the Engineering function.
Meet regularly with engineers and technical staff to gather data, understand their resourcing needs, and act as a helpful, approachable partner.
Assist in analyzing financial data, tracking variances, and understanding department spend to provide clear visibility to team leads.
Facilitate smooth communication between Finance and Engineering, ensuring financial processes are intuitive and minimally disruptive to technical workflows.
Embrace a "learn on the job" mentality, adapting to new challenges, systems, and ad-hoc analytical requests as the company grows.
Support the broader Finance and Accounting teams during the monthly and quarterly close processes.

Requirements

Up to 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role (recent graduates with strong internships and an exceptional work ethic are encouraged to apply).
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field.
Strong foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Experience partnering with engineering teams to support budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
Exceptional work ethic, humility, and a proactive, eager-to-learn attitude.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust and partner seamlessly with non-finance teams, avoiding a heavy-handed approach.
Adaptable and flexible; comfortable in a fast-paced environment where the role will evolve and mold to your growing strengths.

Bonus

Prior experience in a startup or high-growth company environment.
Some engineering experience, educational background, or a strong personal interest in hardtech and hardware development.
Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

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 Salary

$85,000—$120,000 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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What is the work location for this position at Astranis?

This job at Astranis is located in San Francisco, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Astranis?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $85,000 and $120,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Astranis?

Astranis lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Astranis?

Astranis is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Astranis for this role?

Astranis offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible/Unlimited PTO, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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