Environmental Test Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the test lab and maintain operational readiness to support 24/7 operations and critical test campaigns
• Lead and develop the test technician team, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and supporting ongoing skill growth
• Own detailed test scheduling and execution, aligning with program priorities and engineering needs to meet milestones and deadlines
• Drive test execution quality and consistency through robust procedures, training, and technician oversight
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and calibration of environmental test equipment including vibration shakers, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to improve test processes, increase throughput, and support development of new lab capabilities
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across equipment, staffing, and processes to improve lab efficiency and utilization
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across the lab
• Implement and uphold high standards of 5S practices to maximize efficiency and productivity

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in testing of electronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, or integrated systems
• 3+ years of experience leading technicians in a fast-paced and complex test or production environment
• Demonstrated ownership of test lab or production operations, including scheduling, equipment utilization, and team performance
• Strong understanding of thermal, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical test campaigns
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct management experience of engineers, specialists, and/or technicians
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), test automation software, or data/telemetry platforms
• Experience scaling operations (team size, equipment capacity, or throughput)
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design or manufacturing environment within aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics industries

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($140,000 - $170,000 USD)
• Significant 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

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We design, build, and operate satellites that provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we are on a mission to connect the four billion people on Earth who currently do not have access to the internet.