Senior Electronics Component Engineer · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:20:03 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · $135,000-$235,000 USD · onsite

As a Senior Electronics Component Engineer at Astranis, you will play a critical role in ensuring the selection of high-quality, reliable, and sourceable EEE parts and components used in our satellite systems.

This role requires an in-depth understanding of part construction, the ability to identify potential quality or reliability risks, and the expertise to define and implement screening tests to expose and address these risks effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

Dive into part construction to identify quality and reliability risks, ensuring components meet mission-critical standards.

Collaborate with design engineers to guide component selection during the design process, ensuring reliability and compliance with Astranis standards.

Plan, execute, and oversee component level screening and qualification testing.

Review bills of materials for new designs to ensure designs are using approved flight parts.

Manage component supplier part change notifications and drive appropriate responses to supplier PCNs.

Execute tear-downs on critical components to assess the part quality and reliability.

Interface with supply chain, design, and manufacturing teams to address component-related sourcing challenges.

Manage the Astranis approved parts list in PLM to ensure accurate information provided to the engineering and manufacturing teams.

Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.

Experience in electrical design, including components, circuits, PCBs, or electronic assemblies.

5+ years experience in part quality, reliability, failure analysis, and/or DPA.

Familiarity with JEDEC, AEC-Q and MIL component standards.

Bonus requirements include:

Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes and testing methodologies for electronic components.

Proficiency in non-destructive and destructive lab analysis techniques.

Experience in reliability statistics and data analysis.

Strong analytical skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.