Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate mechanism hardware, interfacing with motors and controllers. Write software in Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware. Design and own testing racks used to develop, prototype and qualify mechanisms. Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through prototyping and qualification process. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Our ideal candidate has a B.S. degree in mechatronics, electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree, and 4+ years of relevant experience. A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development, is essential. Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives is also required. Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment and interfacing with mechanical hardware is necessary. Experience using Python is also required.

Bonus skills include understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC, mechatronics experience using hardware such as motors and mechanisms, experience with CAD software, experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors, and experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and designing automated hardware to validate electronic flight hardware Designing PCBA's to interface with flight hardware Reviewing all avionics flight hardware to ensure sufficient DFT (design-for-test) Writing software in Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware Working closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through qualification and acceptance process Designing, building, and supporting test infrastructure for hardware-in-the-loop tests

Requirements include:

B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, eloads, etc.) Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to scripting A passion for prototyping - designing PCBAs, 3D printing enclosures, etc

Bonus requirements include:

Experience debugging electrical circuits especially signal integrity Experience using Altium Designer Experience using Python Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors Experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation

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.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary $105,000-$165,000 USD

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