Avionics Test Specialist – Spacecraft Electronics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO

On-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco is seeking an Avionics Test Specialist to run functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software, including PCBA's and subsystems, across environmental conditions.

You will develop test plans, automate tests, document SOPs, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with engineering to root-cause issues. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on electrical testing and the ability to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience testing complex electrical systems.
• Experience with Linux environment and Bash.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++.
• Hands-on use of electrical test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures from requirements.
• Strong accountability and teamwork; multitasking abilities.
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends for 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Linux / Bash

Programming: Python, C++

Test planning & procedures

Test equipment troubleshooting

Accountability & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco is seeking an Avionics Test Specialist to run functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software, including PCBA's and subsystems, across environmental conditions.

You will develop test plans, automate tests, document SOPs, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with engineering to root-cause issues. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on electrical testing and the ability to support 24/7 operations.