Vehicle Test Software Team Lead
About the role
Team Lead of the Vehicle Test team responsible for writing test software to verify Astranis spacecraft from panel integration through final full spacecraft checkouts, owning test frameworks and HITL testbeds, and guiding architectural and technical direction at the software/hardware boundary.
Responsibilities
- Directly support vehicle test execution across all integration phases, from panel-level through full spacecraft, covering Propulsion, Avionics, RF, Power, and more
- Lead test framework, process, and architectural improvements for panel vehicle integration and test needs
- Oversee HITL testbed development end-to-end: design, procurement, integration, validation, and long-term support — serving vehicle testing, mission operations, and flight software verification
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams on testbed requirements, timelines, and budgets
- Identify and drive opportunities to automate manual processes and improve test efficiency
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
- 5+ years of experience in test engineering or related field
- 2+ years of people management experience
- Strong proficiency with Python
- Experience with hardware test and production environments
- Experience designing and implementing test frameworks, especially HITL systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills
Benefits
- equity
- high-quality company-subsidized healthcare
- disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- flexible PTO
- free on-site catered meals
About Astranis
Advanced satellites for high orbits.
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
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