Electronics Test Technician II - RF

CesiumAstro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an Electronics Lab Technician II in Denver, Colorado, to work closely with engineers on antenna and RF test setups. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and strong skills in electronics and problem-solving.

This role involves executing test plans, maintaining test facilities, and supporting complex electronics setups. CesiumAstro offers a dynamic startup environment and a comprehensive benefits package including stock options and health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician.
• Experience working with active electronics.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as DMMs and Power Meters.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and provide concise and timely reporting of findings.
• Organize and maintain antenna testing facilities, equipment, and resources.
• Support clean, intricate, and well-documented test setups.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong organization skills

Digital communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

2 years of experience as Engineering Technician

Tools

DMMs

Power Meters

Job description

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.

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer 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 an Electronics Lab Technician II to 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 & RF 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, signal generators, automated power supplies/loads, 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and provide concise and timely reporting of findings
• Organize and maintain antenna testing facilities, equipment, and resources
• Support setup and measurements of sensitive electronics, including QFNs, chip‑scale ICs, RF cables, and 0201 passive components
• Explain and provide feedback on thorough documentation with meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of quality
• Support clean, intricate, and well‑documented test setups consisting of instrumentation, cabling, and the devices under test

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician
• Experience working with active electronics
• Hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as DMMs and Power Meters
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot with direction
• Strong organization skills
• Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint
• Ability to work well under deadlines
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills

$22 - $34 an hour

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s 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 to race, 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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.