Electronics Test Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Electronics Test Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and implementing test systems and custom hardware for spacecraft electronics with an accent on automation and PCBA design. Focus on validating power designs across various environments and automating test equipment using Python.

Location: San Francisco, California. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Salary: $105,000 - $165,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises and sovereign governments.

What you will do

• Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test and validate electronics hardware.
• Design PCBAs to interface with flight hardware.
• Write software in Python to control bench equipment and devices under test.
• Collaborate with the design team to provide feedback through the qualification and acceptance process.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new teammates.

Requirements

• Degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.).
• Experience debugging circuits with embedded software and using Python.
• Comfort with turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives.
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required to comply with space technology export regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience in environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC).
• Experience with power electronics, such as switching converters and load switches.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Experience designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors.
• Experience automating tests or similar instrumentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation package including base salary and a significant equity package via incentive stock options.
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning and flexible PTO.
• Free on-site catered meals at the Northern California headquarters.