Principal Electronics Lab Technician I Hardware

Front Door Defense; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro, located in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Principal Electronics Lab Technician I to lead electronics lab operations. You will be responsible for assembling and testing complex circuit boards and mentoring a team of technicians in a dynamic startup environment.

This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronics for aerospace applications while contributing directly to the business's success. Competitive full-time employment offers include stock options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience as an electronics lab technician.
• Significant assembly and rework experience with sensitive SMT components.
• Ability to perform intricate hand reworks with fine-pitched wire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework, and test complex circuit boards.
• Integrate and test boxes made up of these boards.
• Mentor junior technicians and conduct lab trainings.

Skills

Advanced rework skills

Electronics knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

High-speed oscilloscopes

BGA rework machine

Job description

Principal Electronics Lab Technician I

Lead the electronics lab operations and mentor technicians to deliver space-grade circuitry

Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers 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 a Principal Electronics Lab Technician I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading‑edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

This role is at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge products for space applications. You will work with a tight‑need team of engineers and technicians to bring new space products to life through circuit board assembly, rework, integration, and test, playing a key role in turning the company’s vision into reality. The role encompasses a wide range of electronic components, from high‑frequency RF devices to large, high‑speed FPGAs. Top‑notch equipment supports your efforts, from quality hand tools to onsite equipment like a BGA rework machine, X‑ray, and environmental test equipment.

At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the business. The work is challenging and impactful, requiring both breadth and depth of technical knowledge and skills. Our products are made for high‑reliability space and airborne applications, so hands‑on work requires high levels of rigor while maintaining the agility of a startup environment.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

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.