Senior Electronics Test Engineer

Senior Electronics Test Engineer I at Cesium Astro

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 Cesium Astro, 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, Cesium Astro 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 a Senior Electronics Test Engineer I to our team. If you are excited about working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading‑edge satellite, spacecraft, and aerospace communication systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this position you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of engineering test plans and procedures for board‑level electronics products, including power, digital, and RF electronics. The ideal candidate possesses a strong combination of hardware and software knowledge with proficiencies in measurement techniques, test equipment, test architectures, automation, and integrated system testing. The successful candidate will work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to address company‑wide test needs.

This role will be responsible for software products necessary throughout all phases of test and integration. Key projects include developing and managing software for interfacing with flight hardware and test equipment in an abstract and flexible manner, developing methods to store and access generated data, and equipping the test team with other software tools necessary to efficiently accomplish ambitious testing goals.

Additionally, designing test solutions for flight hardware optimizing for reliability and efficiency, and developing modular, reusable test and automation software in Python (or similar languages) implemented in a variety of test applications to verify design and build quality.

A Senior Test Engineer I is distinguished by an ability to architect test systems, to draw insightful conclusions from test results, and to participate in “design for test” planning and review from the early stages of product development. The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, and participate in proposal‑writing efforts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Develop test architectures and test systems, including equipment selection, test fixtures, data logging methodology, and interfaces.
• Design and execute tests at the prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages.
• Develop test requirements for new products.
• Design tests for compliance with standards, such as NASA GEVS (GSFC-STD-7000).
• Plan and execute board-level verification tests, such as high-speed signal integrity, digital link characterization, power supply performance, and performance over temperature.
• Design and develop systems for testing complex integrated hardware and software, such as phased array products that combine radios, computers, and phased array antennas.
• Advise design engineering team on design‑for‑testability (DFT).
• Evaluate and document test results, presenting them to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of in-house tools, such as test software and documentation templates.
• Train technicians and operators to perform tests.
• Contribute to lab buildout and lab management.

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry or university research…