Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:53 GMT
Engineering

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

As a Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer with Astranis, you will play a critical role in ensuring our spacecraft electronics and systems meet our reliability and availability needs. You'll collaborate with a broad and multidisciplinary engineering team to ensure that our spacecraft will operate reliably over their entire mission duration.

Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with engineers to ensure reliable spacecraft operation Performing reliability and availability analysis using Reliability Block Diagrams and DFMEA Advising engineers on optimal redundancy architecture Supporting the engineering and production teams with design reviews, failure analysis, and root cause analysis Planning and managing EEE component tests, defining reliability targets, sample sizes, and stress conditions for internal or external test labs

Requirements include: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or a related engineering field 5+ years of experience as a reliability, component, or electrical engineer 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: physics of failure, semiconductor physics, design for reliability, functional safety, or accelerated testing Experience in electrical design, including components, circuits, PCBs, or electronic assemblies 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

Bonus requirements include: Experience performing failure analysis and destructive physical analysis investigations to provide corrective actions and paths to closure Familiarity with manufacturing processes and testing methodologies for electronic components Knowledge of accelerated test profiles for component-level screening and qualification testing

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.

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.