Senior Mechatronics Test Engineer – Spacecraft Hardware (Python)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Free on-site meals

Job summary

Astranis in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to develop, design, and implement tests and test systems for spacecraft mechanisms. You will prove mechanism designs work across environments to guarantee on-orbit success through bench and environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, vib).

You will build automated hardware and software test solutions, write Python to control bench equipment, design testing racks, and collaborate with the design team to iterate prototypes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechatronics, electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on hardware development and fast-paced work experience.
• Ability to turn high-level requirements into concrete design/test objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design automated hardware and software test solutions for spacecraft mechanisms.
• Write Python to control bench equipment, devices under test and test hardware.
• Design and own testing racks used to develop, prototype and qualify mechanisms.
• Collaborate with the design team to provide feedback through prototyping and qualification.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring teammates as the team grows.

Skills

Python

Hardware development

Hands-on design

Ambiguity management

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechatronics / Electrical / Computer Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Astranis in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to develop, design, and implement tests and test systems for spacecraft mechanisms. You will prove mechanism designs work across environments to guarantee on-orbit success through bench and environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, vib).

You will build automated hardware and software test solutions, write Python to control bench equipment, design testing racks, and collaborate with the design team to iterate prototypes.