Space Radiation Test Engineer: Fault-Tolerant Electronics

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity packages

Company-subsidized healthcare

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Radiation Test Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to design and analyze systems for spacecraft. The role includes simulating radiation environments, conducting testing, and supporting hardware development in high-radiation conditions. Candidates must have a degree in nuclear or electrical engineering and experience in fault-tolerant design. Astranis offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $165,000, equity packages, healthcare, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience validating parts for radiation environments specific to aerospace.
• Experience with electrical design and testing analog and digital circuits.
• US Citizenship or Green Card required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of fault tolerant electrical systems for a radiation environment.
• Simulate and model radiation environments on PCBA designs.
• Coordinate and run radiation testing campaigns.

Skills

Hardware development

Electrical design

Testing for radiation effects

Fault-tolerant systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium

Solidworks

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Radiation Test Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to design and analyze systems for spacecraft. The role includes simulating radiation environments, conducting testing, and supporting hardware development in high-radiation conditions. Candidates must have a degree in nuclear or electrical engineering and experience in fault-tolerant design. Astranis offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $165,000, equity packages, healthcare, and flexible PTO.