Electronics Test Specialist

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the form of incentive stock options

High-quality company-subsidized healthcare

Flexible PTO

401(K) retirement

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in San Francisco is seeking an Electronics Test Specialist to run and operate tests on flight hardware and software. Ideal candidates must have experience in a testing role, scripting proficiency, and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including equity options and subsidized healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience in a testing environment or role.
• Experience developing and executing test plans from requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute automated tests and reporting scripts for spacecraft electronics.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test and support equipment.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting and assist root cause efforts.

Skills

Experience with scripting languages (Python, Linux Shell, Bash)

Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment

Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline

Tools

Electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)

Job description

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Astranis Space Technologies provided pay range

This range is provided by Astranis Space Technologies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

Electronics 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

Requirements

• 2+ years of working experience in a testing environment or role
• Experience with scripting languages is required, preferably Python, Linux Shell, Bash, and/or PowerShell
• 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
• Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required

Bonus

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
• Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
• Radio Frequency Test experience (network analyzers, signal generators)
• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multitasking and organizational experience

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, 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.

Base Hourly Pay

$40 - $50 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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Space Research and Technology and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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