Radiation Effects Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

Astranis
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 1,925 - 1,925 weeklyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Issue diagnosis","Hands-on testing","Clear documentation"]

Support modeling, analysis, and rigorous electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in the space radiation environment. Evaluate and electrically test fault-tolerant electrical systems, create test plans/fixtures, and execute radiation testing campaigns to characterize TID and SEE effects before, during, and after exposure. Work cross-discipline to inform radiation considerations and help with early-stage test development such as breadboarding, automated test verification, and cable harness fabrication.

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Radiation Effects Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

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Job Summary

Support modeling, analysis, and rigorous electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in the space radiation environment. Evaluate and electrically test fault-tolerant electrical systems, create test plans/fixtures, and execute radiation testing campaigns to characterize TID and SEE effects before, during, and after exposure. Work cross-discipline to inform radiation considerations and help with early-stage test development such as breadboarding, automated test verification, and cable harness fabrication.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Evaluate and electrically test fault-tolerant electrical systems operating in a radiation environment.
  • •Create electrical test plans, develop test fixtures, and document test activities and results while diagnosing issues and drafting clear documentation for review.
  • •Support radiation testing campaigns to up-screen components for TID and SEE using electrical parametric characterization before, during, and after exposure.
  • •Work cross-discipline with teams to inform decisions regarding radiation considerations.
  • •Support test development and early-stage activities, including breadboarding circuits, automated test setup verification, and basic cable harness fabrication.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 1,925 weekly

Key Requirements

  • •Have a four-year B.S degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field by the time of start date.
  • •Strong proficiency with electronics lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and source meter units.
  • •Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software) for schematic capture and board layout.
  • •Demonstrated ability to design, build, and rigorously test electrical hardware from scratch.
  • •US Citizenship or Green Card.
Experience:1+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field
Skills:Issue diagnosisHands-on testingClear documentation
Tech Stack:Altium DesignerOscilloscopesMultimetersPower suppliesSource meter unitsLTSpicePSPICEADSFastRADNoviceMCNPX

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Astranis
Designs and manufactures small geostationary communications satellites to provide affordable broadband connectivity to underserved regions using proprietary microGEO satellite technology and integrated ground systems.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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