Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

About this role

Join Astranis as a Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate for a 12-week salaried role supporting satellite communications network design. You'll optimize high-throughput satellite networks by managing complex technical parameters and engaging directly with customers on pre- and post-sales architecture planning.

What you'll do

• Conduct pre- and post-sales network architecture and planning for satellite systems
• Optimize satellite networks by evaluating digital payload configurations, orbital slots, and frequency planning
• Analyze antenna systems, coverage areas, gateway locations, and user terminal requirements
• Select and configure networking and modem equipment based on customer needs
• Develop detailed trade studies balancing multiple technical variables and constraints
• Support customer-facing activities including presentations and technical Q&A

What they're looking for

• Systems optimization and trade-off analysis
• Python scripting
• Satellite network architecture fundamentals
• Technical presentation and communication
• Process improvement and workflow optimization
• Mathematical problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Benefits

• 12-week salaried associate program ($1,925/week)
• 1:1 mentorship from experienced sales engineer
• Meaningful work on projects with space applications
• Potential for conversion to full-time employment
• Fast-paced startup environment
• Opportunity to work with major government and enterprise customers

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through how you would approach optimizing a satellite network configuration when multiple parameters conflict—how do you prioritize?
• Tell us about a time you automated a repetitive process or wrote a script to solve a problem. What was your approach?