Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent background
• 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 languages
• 1+ years of experience with Linux and shell command line tools
• 1+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., git, mercurial, svn)
• Experience reading schematics and data sheets
• Ability to debug circuits using tools such as debuggers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web development frameworks and databases

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($115,000 - $150,000 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 provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.