Radiation Test Engineer

Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $120,000 - $145,000 usd; bonus/equity: signi...
On-site
Bachelor of science in engineering or physics
Hands-on experience validating parts for radiation
Experience designing and testing analog and digital circuits
The company builds advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure networks for governments and enterprises

Job Summary

  • The company builds advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure networks for governments and enterprises.
  • This role involves simulating and modeling GTO and GEO radiation environments on PCBA designs while coordinating radiation testing campaigns.
  • Candidates receive a significant equity package via incentive stock options along with robust benefits including healthcare and flexible PTO.

Matching Summary

The company builds advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure networks for governments and enterprises.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $145,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Significant equity package via incentive stock options; Benefits: Company-subsidized healthcare, disability, life insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, free meals

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor of Science in engineering or physics
  • Hands-on experience validating parts for radiation
  • Experience designing and testing analog and digital circuits
  • Experience with fault-tolerant high reliability systems
  • US Citizenship or Green Card required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience developing electrical designs in space environments
  • Experience with Geostationary radiation environment TID SEE DDD
  • Experience running tests at radiation labs
  • Experience with designing dosimeter circuits
  • ECAD + MCAD Experience Altium Solidworks

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent
  • US Citizenship or Green Card status
  • Experience with electrical design and testing for radiation effects

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status

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