Senior Space Systems Test Technician

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Senior Test Technician to provide advanced support for the setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory and production testing for complex hardware and integrated systems.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and quality teams to verify configurations, support investigations, and maintain laboratory readiness in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification is required.
• 5–7 years of related experience in engineering support, manufacturing, or testing.
• Experience with aerospace verification practices and documentation.
• Proficiency with test equipment and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Configure and execute functional, environmental, qualification, and acceptance testing per procedures.
• Prepare flight hardware and fixtures for verification activities.
• Verify hardware configurations and test setups prior to testing.
• Troubleshoot complex test equipment and fixtures to resolve discrepancies.
• Operate oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and environmental test equipment.
• Verify calibration status and configuration control of lab assets.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve verification and production issues.
• Document test results, discrepancies, and engineering observations.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and maintain lab readiness.
• Maintain calibration logs and lab records per procedures.
• Adhere to AS9100 quality standards and lab safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical judgment

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Digital multimeters

DAQ systems

LabVIEW

Windchill/Jira/Confluence

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Senior Test Technician to provide advanced support for the setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory and production testing for complex hardware and integrated systems.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and quality teams to verify configurations, support investigations, and maintain laboratory readiness in a fast‑paced environment.