Space Hardware Test Engineer—Associate (Winter 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in Northern California, USA, invites applications for an Environmental Test Engineer Associate (Winter 2027). Associates work on hard problems and design, build, and test satellite hardware and software as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Past associates have contributed to hardware and software that is in space or headed there, and many have become full-time Astranis employees.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Hands-on hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems.
• Onsite presence five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.
• Operate environmental test equipment including TVAC, vibration tables, and EMI/EMC tests.
• Learn to use test instruments to execute test plans.
• Set up and conduct environmental testing across vibration, acoustics, thermal, and RF.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Strong communication

Multitasking

Spacecraft systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Vibration Shaker

Thermal Vacuum Chambers (TVAC)

CAD

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in Northern California, USA, invites applications for an Environmental Test Engineer Associate (Winter 2027). Associates work on hard problems and design, build, and test satellite hardware and software as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Past associates have contributed to hardware and software that is in space or headed there, and many have become full-time Astranis employees.