Radiation Test Engineer

About this role

Astranis seeks a Radiation Test Engineer to validate and test spacecraft electronics for high-orbit satellite operations. You'll design fault-tolerant systems, run radiation testing campaigns, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure component reliability in harsh space environments.

What you'll do

• Analyze and validate candidate electronics for radiation environments specific to aerospace applications
• Design fault-tolerant electrical systems for spacecraft operating in radiation zones
• Simulate and model GTO and GEO radiation environments on circuit board designs
• Coordinate and execute radiation testing campaigns for component upscreening
• Support electrical design, bringup, and test activities across the team
• Assist with recruiting and hiring for the growing engineering team

What they're looking for

• Electrical design and circuit analysis
• Radiation effects testing and modeling
• Analog and digital circuit testing
• Fault-tolerant system design
• ECAD tools (Altium preferred)
• MCAD tools (Solidworks preferred)
• High-reliability systems expertise
• Geostationary radiation environment knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($120,000–$145,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• Company-subsidized healthcare coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO and free on-site catered meals