Avionics Test SpecialistA Test Specialist will be responsible for running and operating functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software. They will be testing PCBA's, subsystems, and full spacecraft over a wide range of environmental conditions such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC. They will directly run, process, and debug test failures on the floor and work with engineering to root cause solutions. They are also responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating test equipment and test fixtures in the lab.
Role- Execute automated tests and reporting scripts for functional and performance testing of spacecraft electronics
- Plan and execute functional and performance test plans (both manual and automated test cases)
- Develop standard operating procedures for test operations and related processes to train test operators across all environments
- Provide first-level troubleshooting, assist root cause efforts, and implement corrective actions for test and support equipment failures
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test and support equipment
- Provide Design for Manufacturing and Test feedback to optimize processes and test setups
Requirements- 2+ years of working experience testing complex electrical systems
- Experience working in a linux environment, including usage of bash
- Programming experience (Python, C++, etc.)
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power supplies) and data acquisition systems
- Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures from requirements
- Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multitasking and organizational experience
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical integration and test campaigns.
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
- Devops software experience with networking, using and deploying container environments and utilizing tools like docker and kubernetes
- Experience with RF testing and the usage of network analyzers and signal generators
- Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Hourly Pay
$43-$60 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
