Test Technician III

CesiumAstro is seeking a Test Technician III to work closely with engineers to create module and payload performance test setups, execute test plans, and produce timely, reliable test results. The role involves using and maintaining state-of-the-art electronics lab instrumentation, proposing and fabricating intricate test setups, and testing and troubleshooting complex electronics and RF circuitry. The company is a small startup environment where team members 'wear many hats' and may multitask between test setup creation, test execution, lab organization, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

Execute test plans and provide concise and timely reporting of findings; Organize and maintain antenna testing facilities and resources; Create clean, intricate, and well-documented test setups consisting of instrumentation, cabling, and the devices under test; Create thorough documentation with meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of quality; Assemble & validate custom test fixtures, cable harnesses, etc. for supporting test station development for production and product validation; Perform measurement validation on test solutions to validate the performance of the instruments, cabling etc.; Work closely with CesiumAstro engineers to create module & payload performance test setups; Use and maintain electronics lab instrumentation such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and automated power supplies; Test and troubleshoot complex electronics and RF circuitry from component level to system level

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Associate of Applied Science (AS) degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Manufacturing, or related preferred; A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience; Experience working with active electronics; Ability to read and understand schematics as well as mechanical assembly documentation; Ability to create documentation in support build and release of test solutions; Ability to solder, build and rework Printed Circuit Boards, Cabling and a familiarity with Automated Test Systems; Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, etc.; Ability to work with a variety of electronics equipment and a keen eye for troubleshooting issues; Strong organization skills; Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira; Must be hands-on and resourceful, possess a strong work ethic, and be attentive to current and future customer requirements; Ability to work well under deadlines; Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills; Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to have

Direct experience with phased array (AESA) testing; Experience with electronics in aerospace or a related industry; Technical proficiency with analog and digital electronic/electrical principles; Familiarity with Python and the ability to read and make small changes to simple scripts; Experience with test automation such as LabView

Benefits

Company stock options; Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans (for full-time employment offers)