Head-to-head
Astranis vs SpaceX
Which posts more pay, which has more jobs open and of which kinds, and where each one hires, read from both employers' own job boards.
Astranis vs SpaceX: the short answer
, SpaceJobs.Now lists 185 open jobs at Astranis (typical pay $60.3k to $230k a year, median $100k) and 2,591 open jobs at SpaceX (typical pay $110k to $245k a year, median $138k).
For the same job, median posted pay: programs & business: Astranis $128k/yr, SpaceX $145k/yr; systems, integration & test: Astranis $100k/yr, SpaceX $135k/yr; avionics & electrical: Astranis $123k/yr, SpaceX $155k/yr. SpaceX posts more in 6 of the 7 kinds of job both have measured.
Both hire in California; SpaceX in 9 others.
Astranis hires most for programs & business and SpaceX for manufacturing & technicians; both have programs & business, systems & test and avionics jobs open.
Right now SpaceX has more open jobs (2,591 vs 185).
Bottom line: SpaceX both posts higher pay and has more jobs open, so start there; choose Astranis if it is closer to you or hires for your exact job.
| Astranis | SpaceX | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs & Business pay | $100k–$225k/yr | $113k–$243k/yr |
| Systems, Integration & Test pay | $60.3k–$218k/yr | $116k–$230k/yr |
| Avionics & Electrical pay | $60.3k–$243k/yr | $138k–$270k/yr |
| RF, Communications & Payloads pay | $60.3k–$243k/yr | $148k–$280k/yr |
| Typical posted pay, every kind of job | $60.3k–$230k/yr typical (live median $100k/yr) | $110k–$245k/yr typical (live median $138k/yr) |
| Open jobs now | 185 open | 2,591 open |
| Most open jobs in | Programs & Business 33, Systems & Test 29, Avionics 28 and Mechanical 22 | Technicians 507, Supply Chain 497, Software & IT 422 and Programs & Business 359 |
| Kind of employer | Spacecraft & stations · Satellite manufacturer and operator | Launch & propulsion · Launch and satellite broadband |
| Headquarters | Not listed | Not listed |
| Where it hires | California | 10 states |
| Pay on listings | 100% of its open roles state a salary | 53.2% of its open roles state a salary |
| How you apply | On its own careers site | On its own careers site |
Pay shows each employer's live measured band where its open jobs post enough hourly rates; it mixes every kind of job the employer has open, before shift differentials and bonuses. Where our pay data comes from.
Best for programs & business looking for spacecraft & stations work in its states.
185 open jobs now →Best for people who want the higher posted pay, especially in RF & payloads.
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Astranis vs SpaceX: common questions
Which pays more, Astranis or SpaceX?
For the same job, median posted pay: programs & business: Astranis $128k/yr, SpaceX $145k/yr; systems, integration & test: Astranis $100k/yr, SpaceX $135k/yr; avionics & electrical: Astranis $123k/yr, SpaceX $155k/yr. SpaceX posts more in 6 of the 7 kinds of job both have measured.
Where do Astranis and SpaceX hire?
Astranis hires in California; SpaceX in 10 states. Both hire in California; SpaceX in 9 others.
What jobs are Astranis and SpaceX hiring for?
Astranis hires most for programs & business and SpaceX for manufacturing & technicians; both have programs & business, systems & test and avionics jobs open.
Can you apply to both Astranis and SpaceX?
Yes. They are separate employers, each with its own careers site, so applying to one does not affect an application at the other.