Description
Role Details
As the Team Lead of the Vehicle Test team, you will build and manage the team responsible for testing Astranis spacecraft from panel integration through the final full spacecraft tests verifying our satellites are launch-ready.
Responsibilities
- Own vehicle test execution across all integration phases, from panel-level through full spacecraft, covering Propulsion, Avionics, RF, Power, and more
- Lead test framework, process, and architectural improvements for panel vehicle integration and test needs
- Oversee HITL testbed development end-to-end: design, procurement, integration, validation, and long-term support , serving vehicle testing, mission operations, and flight software verification
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams on testbed requirements, timelines, and budgets
- Identify and drive opportunities to automate manual processes and improve test efficiency
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
- 5+ years of experience in test engineering or related field
- 2+ years of people management experience
- Strong proficiency with Python
- Experience with hardware test and production environments
- Experience designing and implementing test frameworks, especially HITL systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bonus
- Experience reading schematics and data sheets, and debugging circuits that interface with embedded software
- Spacecraft or launch vehicle test experience
What we offer
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Base Salary $150,000-$230,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.