Space Radiation Effects Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 74,438 - 100,737; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Radiation Effects Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) to support modeling, analysis, and rigorous electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in a space radiation environment. You will help characterize degradation and run tests across U.S.

laboratories, contributing to fault-tolerant designs and high-reliability space systems. The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware, rapid iteration, and cross‑discipline collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field by start date.
• Hands-on hardware development, testing, and troubleshooting in fast-paced environments.
• Strong proficiency with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, source meters.
• Experience with PCB design software for schematic capture and layout (Altium Designer).
• Proven ability to design, build, and test electrical hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship or Green Card status.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and electrically test fault‑tolerant electrical systems in a radiation environment.
• Assist in creating electrical test plans, develop test fixtures, and document test activities and results.
• Support radiation testing campaigns to pre‑screen components for TID and SEE; characterize electrical parameters.
• Collaborate across teams to inform decisions with radiation considerations.
• Support test development and early-stage activities, including breadboarding and basic harness fabrication.

Skills

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Source meter units

Altium Designer

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Radiation Effects Associate Engineer (Fall 2026) to support modeling, analysis, and rigorous electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in a space radiation environment. You will help characterize degradation and run tests across U.S.

laboratories, contributing to fault-tolerant designs and high-reliability space systems. The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware, rapid iteration, and cross‑discipline collaboration.