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Astranis

Builds small satellites for dedicated internet service

HITL Test Engineer

Hardware Systems IntegrationUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent background knowledge.
  • Two to five or more years of experience in hardware integration, systems bring-up, or test engineering.
  • Comfort working across hardware and software, from rack assembly to debugging Python tracebacks.
  • Experience with embedded systems, proprietary test hardware, or laboratory hardware such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
  • Two or more years of experience using Python or an equivalent high-level scripting language for test automation.
  • One or more years of experience with Linux and shell command-line tools.
  • One or more years of experience with version control systems such as Git or equivalent.
  • Experience reading schematics and debugging circuits that interface with embedded software.
  • A methodical approach to debugging and documenting novel failures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interest in hands-on development and building things in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or another protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

  • Own the full lifecycle of flatsat and hardware-in-the-loop testbed builds, from initial design and bill of materials development through hardware procurement and software bring-up.
  • Scope and design harnessing needs, coordinating with manufacturing to produce custom harnesses for flight-like hardware.
  • Serve as a rotating on-call point of contact for testbed health, triaging anomalies and managing access for other engineers.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software failures on the testbed across firmware interfaces, flight software, and physical components.
  • Drive testbed architecture decisions, including hardware allocation tradeoffs and risk mitigation for testbed contention.
  • Expand simulation capabilities as new satellite blocks come online by integrating motor emulators and deployment simulators.
  • Develop tooling to improve testbed observability, monitoring, and automated operations.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with flight software architectures, telemetry systems, or simulation frameworks.
  • Prior experience with networked lab infrastructure, Kubernetes, or Linux system administration.

About the Company

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Astranis

Builds small satellites for dedicated internet service

Astranis builds and operates small satellites that supply internet capacity to telecommunications companies, large enterprises, and government customers. Its MicroGEO spacecraft work in geostationary orbit, staying above the same region so customers receive continuous coverage without a large moving constellation. The company designs and manufactures satellites in-house, runs their ground networks, and earns revenue by leasing capacity or managing complete connectivity services. Its infrastructure supports cellular backhaul, aircraft connectivity, and broadband links in remote areas where ground networks are difficult to build. Astranis was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2015

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