Avionics Test Engineer – Satellite Electronics Linux/Python

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in Northern California seeks an Avionics Test Specialist to run functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software, including PCBA’s and subsystems, under vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC conditions. You will execute automated tests, develop test plans, train operators, and collaborate with engineering on root-cause solutions.

Responsibilities include maintaining test equipment, debugging failures, and providing feedback to optimize manufacturing and test

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

C++

Electrical testing

Test plans

DFM feedback

Teamwork

Overtime shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Data acquisition

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in Northern California seeks an Avionics Test Specialist to run functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software, including PCBA’s and subsystems, under vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC conditions. You will execute automated tests, develop test plans, train operators, and collaborate with engineering on root-cause solutions.

Responsibilities include maintaining test equipment, debugging failures, and providing feedback to optimize manufacturing and test