Hardware Test Engineer: High-Reliability & Automation

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

On-site meals and catered options

Robust healthcare

Job summary

Astranis in California is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to own testing across disciplines from concept through high-rate production. You will build test plans and automated systems in Python, run qualification tests, and present results that drive key decisions.

The role requires hands-on work with environmental chambers, test fixtures, oscilloscopes, and DAQs. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in high-reliability hardware, strong schematic-reading skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• 2+ years testing power electronics, avionics, or other high-reliability hardware.
• Ability to read schematics and understand circuits.
• Experience with environmental chambers and automated test equipment.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong technical writing for test plans, reports, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements and methods covering stresses in operating environment.
• Write and run qualification and validation plans (functional, thermal, vibration, TVAC, HALT/HASS).
• Design, build, and automate test equipment and fixtures in Python.
• Operate environmental chambers and data acquisition systems.
• Write test procedures and reports; present results to stakeholders.
• Lead failure investigations and drive corrective actions to closure.

Skills

Power electronics testing

Avionics testing

Python for test automation

Electrical test equipment handling

Schematic reading & circuit analysis

Digital interfaces: CAN, SPI, I2C,UART

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

DAQs

Power supplies

Electronic loads

SMUs

Environmental chambers

Test fixtures

Job description

Astranis in California is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to own testing across disciplines from concept through high-rate production. You will build test plans and automated systems in Python, run qualification tests, and present results that drive key decisions.

The role requires hands-on work with environmental chambers, test fixtures, oscilloscopes, and DAQs. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in high-reliability hardware, strong schematic-reading skills, and experience with