CesiumAstro · 1 day ago
Principal RF Engineer Technician
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$44.03/hr - $52.94/hr
9+ years expCesiumAstro is a pioneer in communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms, seeking a Principal RF Engineer Technician to join their team. This role involves creating antenna range test setups, executing test plans, and collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot complex RF circuitry.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
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
Required
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
Preferred
Technical degree in Electronics or similar
3+ years of related work experience with electronics in aerospace or a related industry
Hands on experience with active phased array (AESA) testing
Automating antenna range measurements
Experience with RF electronics at 20 GHz or higher
Familiarity with Python and the ability to read and make small changes to simple scripts
Experience in soldering and assembling RF components and systems
Experience in Fixture Fabrication/Modification
Ability to Train others, delegate work among junior staff and mentor/coach
Benefits
Company stock options
Health
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life
Disability
Retirement plans
Company
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$385.24MKey Investors
Export-Import Bank of the United StatesTrousdale VenturesAirbus Ventures
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
2024-02-13Series Unknown· $30M
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