RF Test Technician – AESA Lab, Stock Options

CesiumAstro; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health coverage

HSA/FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CA is seeking a Test Technician III - RF to join our hands-on, fast-paced lab. You will design and execute RF and antenna test plans, troubleshoot complex systems, and produce concise test reports.

You will work closely with engineers, handle state-of-the-art test equipment, and help improve lab processes. A minimum of 3 years in RF or engineering technician roles and familiarity with AESA testing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician or RF Technician.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, RF signal generators, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power meters.
• Familiarity with phased array or AESA testing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

RF testing

Antenna testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

RF signal generators

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power meters

Job description

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CA is seeking a Test Technician III - RF to join our hands-on, fast-paced lab. You will design and execute RF and antenna test plans, troubleshoot complex systems, and produce concise test reports.

You will work closely with engineers, handle state-of-the-art test equipment, and help improve lab processes. A minimum of 3 years in RF or engineering technician roles and familiarity with AESA testing are preferred.