# Astranis Software Engineer: $115K-$231K+ TC

**Author:** Zero G Talent
**Published:** 2026-02-28
**Category:** salary-guides
**Tags:** space, software-engineering, salary, data-science

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# Astranis full-stack engineer: roles, salary, and what to know in 2026

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Astranis Space Technologies builds MicroGEO satellites — small, dedicated geostationary communications satellites that provide broadband to underserved markets. The company has approximately 450 employees, a $1.6 billion valuation (Series D, July 2024), and over $1 billion in satellite services sold on contract. Software and full-stack engineering roles are central to their satellite operations and ground systems.

## What Astranis builds

Unlike mega-constellations (Starlink, OneWeb) that use thousands of LEO satellites, Astranis puts small dedicated satellites in geostationary orbit — each one serves a specific customer or region. This approach requires fewer launches but demands more from each spacecraft.

**Satellite status (2026):**
- 5 MicroGEO satellites launched total
- 3 satellites from the December 2024 Falcon 9 launch (for Anuvu and Peru) are in service
- 1 satellite (UtilitySat for Alaska) stranded in transfer orbit — likely total loss (~$30M)
- Earlier Arcturus satellite has a solar array drive issue, providing partial service
- Next launch: 5 more satellites booked on a dedicated Falcon 9 in 2025

**Key customers:** Anuvu (in-flight connectivity), Thaicom (Thailand), Orbith (Argentina), APCO Networks (Mexico), Pacific Dataport (Alaska).

## Software engineering roles

Astranis hires software engineers across satellite operations, ground systems, and mission planning. The "full-stack" scope is broad — from flight software to web-based ground control interfaces to data pipelines for satellite telemetry.

**Salary ranges (software engineering):**

| Level | Base Salary | Total Compensation |
|-------|-----------|-------------------|
| Entry | $115K–$130K | $150K–$170K |
| Mid | $128K–$160K | $175K–$200K |
| Senior | $160K–$200K+ | $200K–$231K+ |

Total compensation includes equity (pre-IPO), which could be significant given the $1.6B valuation. Glassdoor software engineers rate compensation 3.6/5.

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  <p>Two of Astranis's five launched satellites have had significant anomalies — UtilitySat stranded in transfer orbit and Arcturus with a solar array drive issue. For engineers, this is both a risk (company credibility) and an opportunity (reliability engineering is now a top priority). The next launches will be critical for proving the MicroGEO model works at scale.</p>
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## Culture and ratings

- **Glassdoor:** 3.8/5 (72 reviews)
- **Work environment:** In-person 5 days/week across 3 continents
- **Hiring:** 87–127 open positions across engineering disciplines
- **Funding:** $753M raised total, $200M Series D (July 2024, led by Fidelity and Baillie Gifford)

Astranis is a startup-paced environment focused on rapid satellite production. With 87–127 open roles, the company is actively scaling for upcoming launches.

## How to apply

Apply through Astranis's Greenhouse job board at astranis.com/careers. The interview process includes technical screens and on-site sessions. For software roles, expect systems design questions and domain knowledge about satellite communications or distributed systems.

Browse [satellite engineering jobs](/space-satellite-jobs) on Zero G Talent, or compare with [SpaceX careers](/blog/spacex-careers-2026) (Starlink), [Lockheed Martin careers](/blog/lockheed-martin-careers-2026), or [Northrop Grumman careers](/blog/northrop-grumman-careers-2026).


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