Environmental Test Engineer
Astranis
Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.
As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!
Environmental Test Engineer
As an Environmental Test Engineer, you will have the unique challenge of working at the intersection of all engineering disciplines to ensure our hardware meets the highest level of quality and reliability. You will be responsible for developing and implementing test plans, equipment, and processes to execute testing of spacecraft, its sub-assemblies and components.
Role
- Develop and implement test procedures and processes for dynamic and thermal testing of spacecraft hardware.
- Define environmental test equipment specifications, identify vendors, qualify equipment, and implement into production.
- Design and develop test setups and fixturing for engineering development and qualification testing.
- Perform analysis, evaluate test results, and prepare test reports for stakeholder review.
- Lead troubleshooting, root cause, and corrective action efforts of environmental test process, equipment, procedure, and fixture related issues.
- Lead Design for Test efforts to optimize for environmental test production processes.
- Develop standard operating procedures and tools for test operations and related processes.
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert for environmental test processes and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 2+ years experience in testing electronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, or integrated systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
- Must be onsite 5 days a week.
Bonus
- Experience developing and executing test plans and test procedures from requirements.
- Experience in performing thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, or acoustic testing.
- Experience operating and maintaining thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, or vibration shakers.
- Experience with test instrumentation, e.g., thermocouples, accelerometers, etc.
- Experience with space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing.
