Principal RF Engineer Technician at CesiumAstro

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.AtCesiumAstro 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 aPrincipal RF Engineer Technicianto our team. If you are excited about working in a startup environment have a strong work ethic and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics we would like to hear from you.In this position you will work closely with Cesium engineers to create antenna range test setups execute test plans and produce timely reliable test results. You will have the opportunity to use and maintain state-of-the-art electronics lab instrumentation such as anechoic chambers spectrum analyzers VNAs automated power supplies and more. You will be challenged to propose and fabricate intricate test setups to increase productivity and improve test results.Many of our products include active phased arrays (a.k.a. active electronically scanned arrays or AESAs). These are antenna products with active RF circuitry integrated with the antenna. This adds complexity to the test architecture including power digital control and thermal effects. As such direct experience with phased array (or AESA) testing is preferred.Core day-to-day activities will include aligning with engineers to test and troubleshoot complex electronics and RF circuitry from component level to system level. As such the ability to understand and work from drawings diagrams schematics and test procedures is key.As a small company the Cesium team wears many hats. Candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow that may involve multitasking between test setup creation test execution lab organization and other related tasks.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExecute test plans and provide concise and timely reporting of findingsOrganize and maintain antenna testing facilities and resources. Support rework of sensitive electronics including QFNs chip-scale ICs RF cables and 0201 passive componentsCreate thorough documentation with meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of qualityCreate clean intricate and well-documented test setups consisting of instrumentation cabling and the devices under testJOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 9 years of directly related experience as an Engineering TechnicianExperience working with active electronicsHands-on experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers RF signal generators and vector signal analyzers.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex RF systemsStrong organization skillsComfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams Confluence and JiraAbility to work well under deadlinesStrong digital written and verbal communication skillsPREFERRED EXPERIENCETechnical degree in Electronics or similar3 years of related work experience with electronics in aerospace or a related industryHands on experience with active phased array (AESA) testingAutomating antenna range measurementsExperience with RF electronics at 20 GHz or higherFamiliarity with Python and the ability to read and make small changes to simple scriptsExperience in soldering and assembling RF components and systemsExperience in Fixture Fabrication/ModificationAbility to Train others delegate work among junior staff and mentor/coach$44.03 - $52.94 an hourCesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Electrical Engineering,System Design,C/C++,Computer Networking,LabView,PCB,5G,Sensors,Signal Processing,3G,Matlab,4G/LTE Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 44 - 52