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CesiumAstro · 22 hours ago

Principal Electronics Lab Technician I

positionEl Segundo, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$44/hr - $53/hr
date9+ years exp
CesiumAstro is a pioneering company specializing in communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms. They are seeking a Principal Electronics Lab Technician I to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on developing and testing electronics for space applications, including circuit board assembly and integration.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Assemble, rework, and test complex circuit boards in an engineering lab environment
Integrate and test boxes made up of these boards, such as phased array boxes and advanced digital-to-RF processing units
Solve technical problems with advanced rework skills and electronics knowledge
Design, build, and test harnesses for space and airborne systems
Manage the engineering lab, working with engineers and other technicians to maintain lab processes, equipment calibration, and consumables
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and other technicians in a cooperative and fast-paced environment
Mentor more junior technicians and engineers, sharing your knowledge and skills with the team
Author and conduct lab trainings for engineers and technicians, such as ESD training and lab organization

Qualification

Circuit board assemblyRework experienceLab equipment testingWire harness buildingRF assemblyLab managementScripting (Python)Communication skillsMentoring

Required

9 years of experience as an electronics lab technician
High school diploma or equivalent
Significant assembly and rework experience with sensitive SMT components, such as RF amplifiers or BGAs
Strong ability to perform intricate hand reworks, using fine-pitched wire and creative orientations of 0402 components to solve technical problems
Experience with lab equipment for testing, such as high-speed oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads
Experience building wire harnesses
Excellent written and spoken communication skills for working with a tight-knit team and documenting results

Preferred

Wire harness design
RF assembly, rework, and test
High-rel experience such as aerospace
Lab management, including practical trainings, equipment calibration, and consumables
Scripting experience such as Python

Benefits

Company stock options
Health
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life
Disability
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
$655.24M
Key Investors
Trousdale VenturesExport-Import Bank of the United StatesAirbus Ventures,Forever Ventures
2026-02-02Series C· $270M
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M

Recent News

Crunchbase News
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Waymo Leads An AI-Driven Lineup Of Large Financings
2026-02-06
Satellite Today
CesiumAstro Raises $470M in Growth Capital, CEO Sabripour Calls It a ‘Scale Moment’
2026-02-05
vcnewsdaily.com
CesiumAstro Closes $470M in Series C
2026-02-04
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