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Electrical Engineer

Astranis

Skills

Required

  • debugging
  • embedded software
  • oscilloscope
  • firmware
  • M.S
  • test hardware
  • hardware development
  • hands-on design
  • PCB/hardware design
  • C++ / Python

Preferred

  • FPGAs
  • microcontrollers
  • RS-485
  • SPI
  • Ethernet
  • I2C
  • Radiation effects
  • hardware
  • power distribution

Join Astranis, a satellite technology company, as an Electrical Engineer on the Avionics team. You will design flight hardware for communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of your hardware designs and collaborate with engineers across the organization. The position offers an equity stake in the company, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation days, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop flight hardware for satellite communication, power distribution, and sensor aggregation systems.
  • Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware designs, collaborating with engineers across the organization to develop innovative solutions.
  • Characterize, test, and validate hardware systems across the spacecraft, ensuring compliance with specifications and performance standards.
  • Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills

Requirements

  • Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to firmware
  • B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • 2+ years experience in PCB/hardware design
  • Experience with C, C++, or Python
  • Environmental test experience

Preferred

  • Experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
  • Radiation effects knowledge

Pay

USD 105,000 - 165,000