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CesiumAstro · 1 month ago

Principal RF Engineer Technician

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$44.03/hr - $52.94/hr

9+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Principal RF Engineer Technician to create antenna range test setups, execute test plans, and produce reliable test results while working closely with engineers.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute test plans and provide concise and timely reporting of findings

Organize and maintain antenna testing facilities and resources

Support rework of sensitive electronics, including QFNs, chip-scale ICs, RF cables, and 0201 passive components

Create thorough documentation with meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of quality

Create clean, intricate, and well-documented test setups consisting of instrumentation, cabling, and the devices under test

Qualification

AESA testingRF circuitry troubleshootingSpectrum analyzersActive electronicsPythonCollaboration toolsSoldering RF componentsProblem-solving skillsOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Minimum of 9 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician

Experience working with active electronics

Hands-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 systems

Strong organization skills

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

Ability to work well under deadlines

Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills