Radiation Test Engineer — Space-Grade Hardware, Equity

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an engineer to design fault-tolerant electrical systems for operation in a radiation environment. You will simulate radiation effects on PCBA designs and coordinate testing campaigns with the team.

This role emphasizes hands-on hardware development, rapid iteration, and collaboration with a growing spacecraft team. US citizenship or permanent residency is required, with eligibility for security clearances as projects advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nuclear/ electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent technical field.
• Hands-on hardware development in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with electrical design.
• Experience designing and testing for radiation effects.
• Experience testing analog and digital circuits.
• Experience with fault-tolerant high-reliability systems.
• US Citizenship or Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of fault-tolerant electrical systems for operation in a radiation environment.
• Simulate and model the GTO and GEO radiation environments on PCBA designs.
• Coordinate radiation testing campaigns to upscreen components.
• Develop fault-tolerant systems & operations into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team.
• Support other electrical design, bring-up, and test activities.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Skills

Electrical design

Radiation effects

Analog & digital testing

Fault-tolerant systems

Hardware development

US Citizenship / GC

Education

BS in engineering/physics

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an engineer to design fault-tolerant electrical systems for operation in a radiation environment. You will simulate radiation effects on PCBA designs and coordinate testing campaigns with the team.

This role emphasizes hands-on hardware development, rapid iteration, and collaboration with a growing spacecraft team. US citizenship or permanent residency is required, with eligibility for security clearances as projects advance.