Power Electronics Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test and validate electronics hardware
• Design PCBAs to interface with flight hardware
• Write Python software to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware
• Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through the qualification and acceptance process
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to the growing team

Requirements

• Associate's or B.S. degree in electrical or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, eloads, etc.)
• Experience debugging circuits with embedded software, ranging from oscilloscope use to scripting
• Proficiency in Python
• Ability to turn high-level requirements into clear design and test objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and experience in environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC)
• Experience with power electronics such as switching converters and load switches
• Experience using Altium Designer
• Experience designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
• Experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($105,000 - $165,000 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.