Environmental Test Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

About this role

Join Astranis as an Environmental Test Engineer Associate for a 12-week salaried role supporting satellite hardware and software testing. You'll operate specialized environmental test equipment including thermal chambers, vibration tables, and EMI/EMC systems to ensure spacecraft components meet rigorous performance standards.

What you'll do

• Operate and setup environmental test equipment (thermal chambers, TVAC, vibration tables, EMI/EMC)
• Execute vibration, acoustic, thermal, and RF environmental testing according to test plans
• Learn and use various testing instruments including oscilloscopes, DAQs, and thermal equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on satellite hardware and software development
• Set up and conduct comprehensive environmental test procedures
• Support the validation of hardware destined for space deployment

What they're looking for

• Environmental testing equipment operation
• Hardware design and development
• Technical problem-solving under time pressure
• Python programming (bonus)
• CAD software (bonus)
• Data analysis and visualization
• Strong communication
• Multi-task management

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with flight-proven satellite systems
• Work on hardware currently operating in space
• Potential conversion to full-time employment
• Exposure to spacecraft systems and aerospace engineering
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• $1,925 weekly base salary