Vehicle Test Software Team Lead
Core
Lead the team responsible for writing test software and managing HITL testbeds to verify Astranis spacecraft from panel integration through final full spacecraft checkouts.
Role type
Senior IC test engineering team lead (spacecraft)
Builds
Test frameworks, HITL testbeds, and verification software for high-orbit satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Python, test engineering, hardware test environments, test framework design, HITL systems, people management, cross-functional coordination, process automation
Preferred skills
Schematic reading, circuit debugging, spacecraft or launch vehicle test experience
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Direct support of vehicle test execution across all integration phases, lead test framework and process improvements, oversee HITL testbed development end-to-end, coordinate with cross-functional teams on testbed requirements and budgets, identify opportunities to automate manual processes, assist in recruiting and hiring teammates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities