Environmental Test Technician
About the role
Environmental Test Technician role at Astranis involves testing spacecraft, sub-assemblies, and components under simulated harsh space environments, and operating/maintaining the environmental test lab to support mission-critical campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Independently operate thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers, thermal chambers, and electrodynamic shakers for component and vehicle-level testing
- Utilize a wide range of test equipment and data acquisition systems, including building and maintaining specialized test setups
- Proficiently use a variety of software tools and services for test automation, data analysis, documentation, and procurement
- Perform tests and verifications of flight hardware to test requirements, documenting results in a clear, precise and complete manner to meet product quality standards
- Responsible for maintenance and calibration activities of test equipment
- Interpret drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
- Support engineering troubleshooting and root cause investigations
- Assist with area efficiency and 5S improvement projects
- Use mechanical hand tools and torque wrenches for various test setups
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in test, manufacturing, or production environments
- Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends during critical test campaigns (24/7 operations)
- Capability to work 12-hour shifts during mission-critical operations
- Shift Start Times: 1st shift - 6:00am; 2nd shift - 3:30pm (start time may vary based on operational needs)
Skills
Benefits
- All positions include equity and robust benefits, including high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and 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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