Astranis

Software Engineer - Hardware Test

Astranis$115K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2-5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development/testing
  • 3+ years of experience with Python or high-level object-oriented scripting languages
  • 1+ year of experience with Linux and command line tools
  • 1+ year of experience with version control systems like git
  • Ability to read schematics and debug circuits interfacing with embedded software
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Design high-level software architecture for vehicle integration and testing operations
  • Write drivers for ground support equipment and work with test instruments
  • Develop software for automated testing at component and integrated levels
  • Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components
  • Support all stages of development from initial proposal through successful flight testing
  • Implement ground control and telemetry software
  • Assist in recruiting and hiring additional team members

Benefits

  • Equity package via incentive stock options
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals
Full Job Description
Software Engineer - Hardware Test

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-level software architecture to support vehicle integration and test operations. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to create and implement successful test plans, and develop software for automated testing at both component and integrated levels. Additionally, you will refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components, support all phases of development from proposal to successful test and flight, implement ground control and telemetry software, and contribute to the growth of our team through recruitment and hiring efforts.
Role
  • Engage in the design of high-level software architecture in support of vehicle integration and test operations
  • Work with test instruments, and engage in writing drivers for ground support equipment
  • Implement software for automated testing at component and integrated levels
  • Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components
  • Support all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful test and flight
  • Implement ground control and telemetry software
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Requirements
  • Bachelors, degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
  • 2-5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development / testing.
  • 3+ Years of experience with Python (or other high-level object oriented scripting language(s))
  • 1+ Years of experience with Linux and shell command line tools
  • 1+ Years of experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, or others)
  • A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience reading schematics and data sheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope
Bonus
  • Experience with web development frameworks and databases


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 Salary

$115,000-$150,000 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))

About Astranis

Astranis is a satellite manufacturing company that was founded in 2015 by John Gedmark and Ryan McLinko. The company is focused on building small, low-cost satellites that can provide internet access to remote areas of the world. Astranis has partnerships with major telecommunications companies such as Pacific Dataport and Alaska Communications, and has raised over $108 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Venrock. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Astranis
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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