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Aerospace, Satellite Communications, Space Technology, Telecommunications

Electronics Test Engineer

San Francisco, California, United StatesFull Time$105,000–$165,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Role summary

Astranis is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to develop, design, and implement tests and test systems for custom spacecraft electronics. This role involves creating automated hardware and software solutions, designing PCBs for flight hardware interfaces, and writing Python scripts to control test equipment. The engineer will collaborate with the design team, provide feedback, and assist in hiring new team members. The position requires hands-on experience with electrical test equipment, circuit debugging with embedded software, and Python scripting. Experience with PCB design, test automation, power electronics, environmental testing, and electrical harness design is preferred. The role is hybrid with a base salary range of $105,000 - $165,000 USD, plus equity and benefits. U.S. Citizenship or equivalent is required due to export regulations.

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.

Electronics Test Engineer

As an Electronics Test Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and implementing tests and test systems (test support custom hardware) for all the custom electronics on our spacecraft. You'll prove that our suite of power designs work across environments to guarantee success on orbit.

Role

  • Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate electronics hardware
  • Design PCBA's to interface with flight hardware
  • Write software in Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware
  • Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through qualification and acceptance process
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

    • Requirements

  • Associate's or B.S. degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives
  • Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, eloads, etc.)
  • Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to scripting
  • Experience using Python
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

    • Bonus

  • Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC
  • Power electronics experience such as switching converters and load switches
  • Experience using Altium Designer
  • Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
  • Experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation
    • 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
    $105,000—$165,000 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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