Electrical Test Specialist

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 top-tier investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

About the role

As an Avionics Test Specialist, you will be responsible for running and operating functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software. You will test PCBA’s, subsystems, and full spacecraft across a range of environmental conditions such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC. You will directly execute, process, and debug test failures on the floor and collaborate with engineering teams to root cause solutions. Additionally, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test equipment and test fixtures in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Execute automated tests and reporting scripts for functional and performance testing of spacecraft electronics
• Plan and execute functional and performance test plans (both manual and automated test cases)
• Develop standard operating procedures for test operations and related processes to train test operators across all environments
• Provide first-level troubleshooting, assist root cause efforts, and implement corrective actions for test and support equipment failures
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test and support equipment
• Provide Design for Manufacturing and Test feedback to optimize processes and test setups

Requirements

• 2+ years of working experience testing complex electrical systems
• Experience working in a Linux environment, including usage of bash
• Programming experience (Python, C++, etc.)
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power supplies) and data acquisition systems
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures from requirements
• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multitasking and organizational experience
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical integration and test campaigns

Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline (bonus)
• DevOps software experience with networking, using and deploying container environments, and utilizing tools like Docker and Kubernetes (bonus)
• Experience with RF testing and the usage of network analyzers and signal generators (bonus)
• Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors (bonus)

Benefits

• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options

Pay

Base Hourly Pay: $48—$55 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)).