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CesiumAstro · 5 hours ago

Principal RF Engineer Technician

positionDenver Metropolitan Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$44.03/hr - $52.94/hr
date9+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing innovative communication systems for various platforms. The Principal RF Engineer Technician will work closely with engineers to create and execute antenna range test setups, maintaining high standards in testing and documentation.

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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 troubleshootingLab instrumentationTechnical degree in ElectronicsActive electronics experienceRF electronics 20 GHzCollaboration toolsSoldering RF componentsFixture fabricationPython familiarityProblem-solving skillsOrganization skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

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
Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans

Company

CesiumAstro

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CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.cesiumastro.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$185.24M
Key Investors
Trousdale VenturesAirbus Ventures
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
2024-02-13Series Unknown· $30M
2023-01-26Series Unknown· $2.09M

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