Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test

Full Timesenior

San Francisco, CAPosted 22 days ago

Role Overview

Astranis is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. Part of Astranis's Qa hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Qa roles is $125k-$170k (based on 164 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job 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.

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.

Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-level software architecture to support vehicle integration and test operations. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to create and implement successful test plans, and develop software for automated testing at both component and integrated levels. Additionally, you will refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components, support all phases of development from proposal to successful test and flight, implement ground control and telemetry software, and contribute to the growth of our team through recruitment and hiring efforts.

Role

Design high-level software architecture in support of vehicle integration and test operations
Coordinate across multiple teams to create software testing infrastructure based on testing and production needs
Work with ground software and flight software teams to integrate software into test infrastructure
Design scalable test code to be reused across multiple different testing campaigns and vehicle generations
Refine specifications from electrical engineers to validate critical flight components
Support all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful test and flight
Implement ground control and telemetry software
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Requirements

Bachelors, degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
5+ years total of relevant experience
2+ Experience with Python (or other high-level object oriented scripting language(s))
2+ Experience with Linux and shell command line tools
2+ Experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, svn, or others)
A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience reading schematics and data sheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope

Bonus

Experience with web development frameworks and databases

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base 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.

Astranis 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.

Base Salary

$150,000—$215,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(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))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test position at Astranis?

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Where is the Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test position at Astranis located?

This position is based in San Francisco. Astranis has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test at Astranis earn?

Astranis has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test role at Astranis posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (22 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Test role at Astranis require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Astranis lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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