RF Test Technician III – AESA & Antenna Lab

CesiumAstro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro in Denver, CO is seeking a Test Technician III - RF to join our team and support the Skylark AESA product line. You will design and execute RF tests, troubleshoot complex electronics, and help maintain advanced lab instrumentation in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes, and power meters, while collaborating across engineering to improve test methods and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

RF systems

Troubleshooting

Lab instrumentation

Phased array testing

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

DMMs

Job description

CesiumAstro in Denver, CO is seeking a Test Technician III - RF to join our team and support the Skylark AESA product line. You will design and execute RF tests, troubleshoot complex electronics, and help maintain advanced lab instrumentation in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes, and power meters, while collaborating across engineering to improve test methods and documentation.