Automation & Controls Engineer — Spacecraft Test Systems

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Associate to help build automated test infrastructure for satellite hardware.

You will design and implement control panels, wiring, sensors, and safety interlocks while integrating with environmental test equipment. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, collaborating with experienced engineers through design, prototyping, commissioning and operational support to ensure safe, reliable and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS or related technical degree.
• Experience with electrical circuits, sensors, or data acquisition; embedded systems and automation.
• Strong Python proficiency; clear written communication; ability to work on a cross-functional engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, build, integration and commissioning of automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment.
• Own electrical controls hardware, including panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, power distribution, DAQ systems, and safety interlocks.
• Integrate automated systems with environmental test equipment (thermal, vacuum, vibration) and programmable controllers.
• Collaborate with environmental test, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software teams to build safe, repeatable test solutions.

Skills

Python

Communication

Teamwork

Hands-on hardware

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related technical degree

Tools

DAQ systems

PLCs

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Associate to help build automated test infrastructure for satellite hardware.

You will design and implement control panels, wiring, sensors, and safety interlocks while integrating with environmental test equipment. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, collaborating with experienced engineers through design, prototyping, commissioning and operational support to ensure safe, reliable and