Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:21:26 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · $115,000-$150,000 USD · onsite

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware/Software Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-level software architecture to support vehicle integration and test operations.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to create and implement successful test plans, and develop software for automated testing at both component and integrated levels.

Additionally, you will refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components, support all phases of development from proposal to successful test and flight, implement ground control and telemetry software, and contribute to the growth of our team through recruitment and hiring efforts.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)

2-5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development/testing

3+ Years of experience with Python (or other high-level object-oriented scripting language(s))

1+ Years of experience with Linux and shell command line tools

1+ Years of experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, or others)

Bonus:

Experience with web development frameworks and databases

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.