{"id":1155201,"url":"https://alion.io/job/astranis-avionics-integration-engineer","title":"Avionics Integration Engineer","company":{"id":171728,"name":"Astranis","domain":"astranis.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/astranis","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":101,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.347,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":126,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Francisco, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":115000,"max":145000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":145000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Altium Designer","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T19:23:11Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T17:44:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"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.\nAstranis 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.\nAvionics Integration Engineer \nAs an Avionics-Focused Electrical Integration Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and implementing tests and test systems for the vast majority of electronics on our spacecraft. You'll prove that our suite of avionics, power, propulsion, and thermal designs work across environments to guarantee success on orbit. \nRole\nDevelop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate flight-worthy hardware\nFirefight complex vehicle electrical systems issues\nDesign PCBA's to interface with flight hardware\nWrite software in object-oriented Python to control test equipment, custom hardware, and our satellites.\nEnsure we deliver high caliber products by implementing new integration and test processes that will raise our efficiency without compromising quality.\nLead large, high-visibility test campaigns with multiple stakeholders across the company. This includes scheduling, work distribution, mitigating risks, and top-to-bottom execution.\nWork closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through qualification and acceptance process.\nContribute to large inter-org mitigation efforts of system-level and unit-level issues\nAssist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.\nRequirements\nB.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree\n1+ years of experience or equivalent internship or project experience\nStrong Electrical Engineering fundamentals\nExperience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc)\nExperience with debugging systems and circuits with multiple layers of hardware and software integration\nExperience working with and comprehending wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, block diagrams, and more. \nExposure to turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives\nA passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development\nDon't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.\nBonus\nExperience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC\nExperience with Technical Project Management\nExperience using Altium Designer\nExperience using Python\nExposure to designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors\nExperience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation\nWhat we offer: \nAll our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.\nBase pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.\nAstranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.\nBase Salary\n$115,000—$145,000 USD\nU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required\n(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))\nOur mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.\nSMS Terms of Service\n1. When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Astranis Space Technologies Corp., we may send you messages related to your job application, including updates, interview coordination, and other recruiting communications.\n2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying with any of the following industry standard keywords:\na. STOP\nb. STOPALL\nc. OPTOUT\nd. CANCEL\ne. END\nf. QUIT\ng. UNSUBSCRIBE\nh. REVOKE\n3. After you opt out, we may send one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No further recruiting SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.\n4. To opt back in, reply with any of the following industry standard keywords:\na. START\nb. UNSTOP\nc. YES\n5. For help, reply HELP or contact us at EMAIL or PHONE NUMBER.\n6. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.\n7. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Contact your wireless provider for details.\n8. 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