Lead Electronics Test Engineer – Space & RF Systems

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Electronics Test Engineer I to design, analyze, and implement test plans for board-level electronics, including power, digital, and RF sections. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to address test needs and develop scalable test architectures.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, automation, and the creation of robust test software and procedures, with opportunities to influence design-for-test and lab modernization.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 9 years of industry or university research in design, analysis, and implementation of electronic products/test systems.
• Experience designing/executing test plans for custom board-level electronics.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, analyzers, RF generators).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests at prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages.
• Plan and execute board-level verification tests (high-speed signals, power, temp).
• Develop testing systems for complex hardware/software (e.g., phased arrays).
• Write test software to interface with DUTs and test equipment.
• Contribute to in-house tools, docs, and templates.
• Develop test requirements for new products and write test plans.
• Propose and present test results to stakeholders.
• Mentor technicians and guide equipment purchases.

Skills

Python

Test planning

Written and verbal communication

Hardware testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

RF signal generators

Vector signal analyzers

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Electronics Test Engineer I to design, analyze, and implement test plans for board-level electronics, including power, digital, and RF sections. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to address test needs and develop scalable test architectures.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, automation, and the creation of robust test software and procedures, with opportunities to influence design-for-test and lab modernization.