Senior Space Systems Test Technician

Airbus Ventures; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Test Technician to provide advanced technical support for laboratory, environmental, and production testing of complex hardware and systems. You will independently execute test activities, support engineering investigations, and serve as a lab resource.

In this role you will work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support verification and production testing, ensure calibration, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in engineering tech.
• 5–7 years of related experience in engineering support, manufacturing, or testing.
• Advanced knowledge of lab operations and aerospace verification practices.
• Ability to document test activities and calibration records clearly.

Responsibilities

• Configure and execute testing using procedures and equipment.
• Prepare flight hardware and fixtures for system verification.
• Verify hardware configurations, software loads, and test setups.
• Troubleshoot complex test equipment and fixtures.
• Operate test instruments supporting investigations.
• Verify calibration status and lab readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Document test results and observations.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and maintain lab readiness.
• Maintain calibration logs and test documentation.
• Apply AS9100 quality and safety requirements.
• Suggest improvements to lab workflows and test processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Multimeters

Data acquisition systems

LabVIEW

Windchill/Jira/Confluence

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Test Technician to provide advanced technical support for laboratory, environmental, and production testing of complex hardware and systems. You will independently execute test activities, support engineering investigations, and serve as a lab resource.

In this role you will work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support verification and production testing, ensure calibration, and