Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer, Entry Level (San Francisco)
Position Overview
Astranis builds low‑cost satellites for high orbits and is seeking a Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer, Entry Level to join their rapidly‑growing team. In this role, you will design software architecture, collaborate with engineering teams, and develop automated testing solutions for satellite components.
Key Responsibilities
• Engage in the design of high‑level software architecture in support of vehicle integration and test operations.
• Work with test instruments and develop drivers for ground support equipment.
• Implement software for automated testing at component and integrated levels.
• Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components.
• Support all phases of development from proposal through successful test and flight.
• Implement ground control and telemetry software.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent background knowledge).
• 2‑5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development/testing.
• 3+ years of experience with Python (or another high‑level, object‑oriented scripting language).
• 1+ year of experience with Linux and shell command line tools.
• 1+ year of experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, etc.).
• A passion for building things in a fast‑paced, hands‑on design and development environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reading schematics and data sheets; debugging circuits interfacing with embedded software.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with web development frameworks and databases.
Benefits & Perks
• Compensation: $160,000.00‑$180,000.00
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
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Astranis builds low‑cost satellites for high orbits and is seeking a Hardware/Production Test Software Engineer, Entry Level to join their rapidly‑growing team. In this role, you will design software architecture, collaborate with engineering teams, and develop automated testing solutions for satellite components.
Key Responsibilities
• Engage in the design of high‑level software architecture in support of vehicle integration and test operations.
• Work with test instruments and develop drivers for ground support equipment.
• Implement software for automated testing at component and integrated levels.
• Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components.
• Support all phases of development from proposal through successful test and flight.
• Implement ground control and telemetry software.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent background knowledge).
• 2‑5+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware development/testing.
• 3+ years of experience with Python (or another high‑level, object‑oriented scripting language).
• 1+ year of experience with Linux and shell command line tools.
• 1+ year of experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, etc.).
• A passion for building things in a fast‑paced, hands‑on design and development environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reading schematics and data sheets; debugging circuits interfacing with embedded software.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with web development frameworks and databases.
Benefits & Perks
• Compensation: $160,000.00‑$180,000.00
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
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