Hands-on Satellite Test Engineer - Associate

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis in Northern California, USA, is seeking an Associate Engineer for a twelve-week, salaried program designed for graduates or soon-to-be graduates. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software on challenging space-related projects.

Responsibilities include operating environmental test equipment, learning to use test instruments, and conducting environmental testing.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time effectively.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation.
• Onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and software as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Operate environmental test equipment including ambient thermal chambers, TVAC, vibration tables, EMI/EMC test equipment.
• Learn to use test instruments (DAQs, oscilloscopes) to execute test plans.
• Set up and conduct environmental testing including vibration, acoustics, thermal, thermal vacuum, RF.

Skills

Hardware development

Multitasking

Spacecraft familiarity

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Python

CAD

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Astranis in Northern California, USA, is seeking an Associate Engineer for a twelve-week, salaried program designed for graduates or soon-to-be graduates. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software on challenging space-related projects.

Responsibilities include operating environmental test equipment, learning to use test instruments, and conducting environmental testing.