Senior Mechatronics Test Engineer — Hardware & Automation

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package (ISO)

On-site catered meals

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to develop, test, and qualify mechanism hardware for spacecraft, interfacing with motors and controllers. You will design test systems, write Python for bench equipment, and collaborate with design teams to push rapid prototyping and qualification.

Responsibilities include building testing racks, driving hardware development, and helping recruit new teammates for a growing team in a demanding space-tech

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechatronics, electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design objectives.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and interfacing with mechanical hardware.
• Experience using Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate mechanism hardware, interfacing with motors and controllers.
• Write Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware.
• Design and own testing racks used to develop, prototype and qualify mechanisms.
• Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through prototyping and qualification process.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Skills

Python

Education

BS in mechatronics, electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Torque sensors

Power supplies

Load cells

Servomotors

Encoders

CAD software (SolidWorks, NX)

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to develop, test, and qualify mechanism hardware for spacecraft, interfacing with motors and controllers. You will design test systems, write Python for bench equipment, and collaborate with design teams to push rapid prototyping and qualification.

Responsibilities include building testing racks, driving hardware development, and helping recruit new teammates for a growing team in a demanding space-tech