As a Radiation Effects Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for analyzing and testing candidate electronics for our spacecraft. This position requires hands-on experience validating parts for radiation environments specific to aerospace.
\nYour key responsibilities will include:
\nSupporting the design of fault-tolerant electrical systems for operating in a radiation environment Simulating and modeling the GTO and GEO radiation environments on PCBA designs Coordinating and running radiation testing campaigns to upscreen components Developing fault-tolerant systems & operations into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team Supporting other electrical design, bringup, and test activities Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
\nRequirements:
\nBachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent technical field A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience with electrical design Experience designing and testing for radiation effects Experience in testing analog and digital circuits Experience with fault-tolerant high reliability systems US Citizenship or Green Card
\nBonus:
\nExperience developing electrical designs in space or other high-radiation environments Experience with the Geostationary radiation environment (TID, SEE, DDD) Experience running tests at radiation labs Experience with designing dosimeter circuits ECAD + MCAD Experience (Altium, Solidworks)
\nWhat we offer:
\nAll 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.
\nAstranis 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.
\nBase Salary $120,000-$165,000 USD
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