Astranis
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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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Avionics Test Specialist
A Test Specialist will be responsible for running and operating functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software. They will be testing PCBA’s, subsystems, and full spacecraft over a wide range of environmental conditions such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC. They will directly run, process, and debug test failures on the floor and work with engineering to root cause solutions. They are also responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating test equipment and test fixtures in the lab.
Role
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
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.
Bonus
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
Devops software experience with networking, using and deploying container environments and utilizing tools like docker and kubernetes
Experience with RF testing and the usage of network analyzers and signal generators
Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
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.
Hourly Pay Level I
$45—$60 USD
Hourly Pay Level II
$55—$70 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
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