Electronics Lab Technician III

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add an Electronics Lab Technician III to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.   This role is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge products for space applications. You will work with a tight-need team of engineers and technicians to bring new space products to life through circuit board assembly, rework, integration, and test, playing a key role in turning the company’s vision into reality. The role encompasses a wide range of electronic components, from high-frequency RF devices to large, high-speed FPGAs. Top-notch equipment supports your efforts, from quality hand tools to onsite equipment like a BGA rework machine, X-ray, and environmental test equipment.   At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the business. The work is challenging and impactful, requiring both breadth and depth of technical knowledge and skills. Our products are made for high-reliability space and airborne applications, so hands-on work requires high levels of rigor while maintaining the agility of a startup environment.  JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute RF and antenna test plans and provide concise, accurate, and timely reporting of findings

Organize, maintain, and improve antenna testing facilities, equipment, and lab resources

Create and Own the setup, troubleshooting, and characterization of sensitive electronics, including QFNs, chip-scale ICs, RF cables, and 0201 passive components 

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex RF test setups consisting of instrumentation, cabling, switching, and devices under test

Create and provide feedback on detailed documentation with a high standard of quality and attention to detail

Assist in developing standardized test procedures and improving lab efficiency and repeatability

Collaborate with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve RF, power, thermal, and digital integration issues

Support calibration, maintenance, and verification of lab instrumentation and equipment

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician or RF Technician

Experience working with active electronics and RF systems

Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, RF signal generators, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power meters

Experience troubleshooting RF systems and interpreting measurement data with minimal supervision

Familiarity with phased array or AESA testing preferred

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex RF systems independently

Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence, and Jira

Ability to work well under deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation