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Astranis

Software Defined Radio (SDR) Test Engineer

Astranis, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Software Defined Radio (SDR) Test EngineerAstranis, United StatesDate Posted: 31 Oct, 2022Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 1+ yearsRemote Work: NoVacancies: 1 availableAstranis is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online.Our team is growing fast. Apply now!Role:Ownership of high performance SDR testing, characterization, and calibrationBuild up (from scratch!) a scalable and automated process for efficiently testing more SDRs than you've ever seen beforeGuide decision making on all test related activities, starting from designing for testWork closely with many teams, including RF engineers, high speed digital hardware engineers, and FPGA engineers to solve multidisciplinary payload issuesAssist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent background knowledge)Fundamentals in signals and systems and digital communicationsFamiliar with hardware components and their associated impairments/limitations (noise, nonlinearity, etc)Experience with Python (or other high-level scripting languages)Comfortable working in the lab, testing radio hardware using signal generators, signal analyzers, network analyzers, etcA passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learningDon't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.Bonus:2+ years of experience testing communications systemsExperience with test automationExperience with FPGAs or software defined radios (SDR)Experience designing PCBs using Altium or similarFamiliarity with test and qualification of electronics for spaceU.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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