Senior Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design high-level software architecture to support vehicle integration and test operations
• Coordinate across multiple teams to create software testing infrastructure based on production needs
• Work with ground and flight software teams to integrate software into test infrastructure
• Design scalable, reusable test code for multiple testing campaigns and vehicle generations
• 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 flight
• Assist in recruiting and hiring additional teammates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent background
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• 2+ years of experience with Python or other high-level object-oriented scripting languages
• 2+ years of experience with Linux and shell command line tools
• 2+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience reading schematics and data sheets
• Experience debugging circuits using tools such as debuggers, logic analyzers, or 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 ($150,000 - $215,000 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.