Environmental Test Supervisor

Astranis • San Francisco, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites to connect the four billion people on Earth who currently do not have access to the internet. By owning and operating its satellites and offering them to customers as a turnkey solution, Astranis is able to provide bandwidth at a fraction of the cost of legacy providers, unlocking previously unreachable markets.
As the Supervisor, Environmental Test, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, readiness, and execution of the Environmental Test Lab to support testing of spacecraft, sub-assemblies, and components in simulated space environments.
You will lead and develop a high-performing test technician team and ensure the lab operates safely, efficiently, and at high quality to meet program and production goals. The goal of producing 24/year of our next-generation Omega spacecraft relies heavily on our ability to scale test operations and increase throughput without sacrificing quality. If you are a hands-on environmental test leader who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment, this role may be for you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in testing of electronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, or integrated systems
• 3+ years of experience leading technicians in a fast-paced and complex test or production environment
• Demonstrated ownership of test lab or production operations, including scheduling, equipment utilization, and team performance
• Strong understanding of thermal, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical test campaigns

Nice To Haves

• Direct management experience of engineers, specialists, and/or technicians
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), test automation software, or data/telemetry platforms
• Experience scaling operations (team size, equipment capacity, or throughput)
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design or manufacturing environment within aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics industries

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the test lab and maintain operational readiness to support 24/7 operations and critical test campaigns
• Lead and develop the test technician team, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and supporting ongoing skill growth
• Own detailed test scheduling and execution, aligning with program priorities and engineering needs to meet milestones and deadlines
• Drive test execution quality and consistency through robust procedures, training, and technician oversight
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and calibration of environmental test equipment including vibration shakers, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers
• Partner closely with the cross functional team to improve test processes, increase throughput, and support development of new lab capabilities
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across equipment, staffing, and processes to improve lab efficiency and utilization
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across the lab
• Implement and uphold high standards of 5S practices to maximize efficiency and productivity

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed