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Environmental Test Technician

Astranis

San Francisco, CA

$25 – $52 / hour

Listed on Astranis’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves operating environmental test chambers and maintaining testing equipment for satellite components and spacecraft at a space technology company. It suits hands-on technicians with manufacturing or test experience who are comfortable working variable shifts including 12-hour days and weekends during critical missions.

Our summary, not Astranis’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • 2+ years hands-on experience in test, manufacturing, or production environments
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted
  • Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends during critical test campaigns
  • Capable of working 12-hour shifts during mission-critical operations
  • U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status

Nice to have

  • Experience with thermal, TVAC, vibration, shock, or acoustic testing
  • Familiarity with spacecraft components and environmental testing procedures
  • Material handling equipment certification (cranes, man lifts, forklifts)
  • Track record of working independently and collaboratively in technical teams
  • Experience mentoring or training technical personnel

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