Lead RF Test Technician for AESA & Antenna Systems

CesiumAstro; Westminster (CO); Presencial; USD 64.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

Retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to contribute to the rapid design, build and testing of AESA antennas and RF systems in Westminster, CO. You will work with engineers to create antenna/RF test setups, execute plans, and troubleshoot complex systems using state-of-the-art lab equipment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of direct engineering or RF technician experience, hands-on RF instrumentation, and the ability to interpret schematics and documentation.

Formación

• Minimum of 7 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician or RF Technician.
• Experience working with active electronics and RF systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, RF signal generators, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power meters.
• Experience troubleshooting RF systems and interpreting measurement data with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with phased array or AESA testing preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex RF systems independently.
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence, and Jira.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Execute RF and antenna test plans and provide concise, accurate, and timely reporting of findings.
• Organize, maintain, and improve antenna testing facilities, equipment, and lab resources.
• Create and own the setup, troubleshooting, and characterization of sensitive electronics, including QFNs, chip-scale ICs, RF cables, and 0201 passive components.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex RF test setups consisting of instrumentation, cabling, switching, and devices under test.
• Create and provide feedback on detailed documentation with a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
• Assist in developing standardized test procedures and improving lab efficiency and repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve RF, power, thermal, and digital integration issues.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and verification of lab instrumentation and equipment.

Conocimientos

RF Testing

AESA testing

Schematic Reading

Lab instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration tools

Herramientas

Spectrum Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)

RF Signal Generator

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

Power Meter

Descripción del empleo

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to contribute to the rapid design, build and testing of AESA antennas and RF systems in Westminster, CO. You will work with engineers to create antenna/RF test setups, execute plans, and troubleshoot complex systems using state-of-the-art lab equipment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of direct engineering or RF technician experience, hands-on RF instrumentation, and the ability to interpret schematics and documentation.