Astranis — San Francisco, CA
Avionics Test SpecialistA Test Specialist will be responsible for running and operating functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software. They will be testing PCBA's, subsystems, and full spacecraft over a wide range of environmental conditions such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC. They will directly run, process, and debug test failures on the floor and work with engineering to root cause solutions. They are also responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating test equipment and test fixtures in the lab.
RoleExecute automated tests and reporting scripts for functional and performance testing of spacecraft electronicsPlan and execute functional and performance test plans (both manual and automated test cases)Develop standard operating procedures for test operations and related processes to train test operators across all environmentsProvide first-level troubleshooting, assist root cause efforts, and implement corrective actions for test and support equipment failuresMaintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test and support equipmentProvide Design for Manufacturing and Test feedback to optimize processes and test setupsRequirements2+ years of working experience testing complex electrical systems Experience working in a linux environment, including usage of bash Programming experience (Python, C++, etc.)Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power supplies) and data acquisition systemsExperience developing and executing test plans and procedures from requirementsStrong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multitasking and organizational experienceMust be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical integration and test campaigns.Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.BonusBachelor's degree in a science or engineering disciplineDevops software experience with networking, using and deploying container environments and utilizing tools like docker and kubernetesExperience with RF testing and the usage of network analyzers and signal generatorsExperience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors