Radiation Effects Engineer: Space Hardware Testing

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. seeks a Radiation Effects Associate Engineer for a twelve-week winter program.

You will support modeling, analysis, and electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in a space radiation environment, characterizing degradation and conducting tests at laboratories across the U.S. You will evaluate fault-tolerant systems, help draft electrical test plans and documentation, support radiation campaigns (TID/SEE), and work cross‑disciplinarily to inform decisions on

Qualifications

• Four-year B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field by start date.
• Hands-on hardware development experience and ability to work in fast-paced testing environments.
• Proficiency with standard electronics lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, source meters).
• Experience with Altium Designer (schematic capture and board layout).
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and rigorously test electrical hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship or Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fault-tolerant electrical systems operating in a radiation environment.
• Assist in creating electrical test plans and documenting results; draft clear reports for the team.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Hardware development

Electrical testing

Lab equipment proficiency

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Source measure units

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. seeks a Radiation Effects Associate Engineer for a twelve-week winter program.

You will support modeling, analysis, and electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in a space radiation environment, characterizing degradation and conducting tests at laboratories across the U.S. You will evaluate fault-tolerant systems, help draft electrical test plans and documentation, support radiation campaigns (TID/SEE), and work cross‑disciplinarily to inform decisions on