Senior Test Engineer

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Ibrido; USD 133.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

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Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of hardware and system tests. You will guide qualification activities, resolve complex issues, and ensure product verification meets engineering and contractual requirements.

You'll work with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to execute tests, evaluate data, and drive readiness for production releases.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or higher in a relevant engineering field with multiple years in test verification.
• Experience planning and executing functional, integration, and qualification testing.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation and test automation tools.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and configuration control.

Mansioni

• Develop test procedures, verification plans, and instrumentation strategies.
• Lead test planning across hardware and software baselines to ensure program readiness.
• Define test methods, success criteria, and verification approaches aligned with requirements.
• Lead functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing and resolve issues.
• Analyze test data, identify failure trends, and perform root cause investigations.
• Validate corrective actions through repeat testing and documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve verification issues.
• Prepare test reports, verification records, and discrepancy documentation.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and engineering investigations.
• Manage laboratory equipment, automated test systems, and calibration activities.
• Assess CM, ESD controls, FOD prevention, and AS9100 compliance; suggest process improvements.
• Improve test methodologies and laboratory operations across projects.

Conoscenze

Functional testing

Systems integration

Test planning

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Test leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering

Strumenti

LabVIEW

MATLAB

NI TestStand

Jira

Confluence

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Descrizione del lavoro

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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 Senior Test Engineer to our team. In this role you will lead the planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing for hardware and integrated systems. This role contributes to successful product verification by leading complex test activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring system performance satisfies engineering, customer, and contractual requirements.

Working cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, the Senior Test Engineer functional testing, system integration, qualification activities, verification, and production readiness.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop test procedures, verification plans, instrumentation strategies, and automated test configurations supporting complex qualification and acceptance activities.
• Lead test planning by evaluating hardware configurations, software baselines, instrumentation requirements, and facility capabilities to ensure program readiness.
• Determine test methods, success criteria, and verification approaches that align with engineering requirements, customer specifications, and contractual objectives.
• Lead functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing while directing test execution, monitoring system performance, and resolving technical issues during testing.
• Evaluate test data, identify failure trends, and perform root cause investigations to determine corrective actions and support engineering decisions.
• Validate corrective actions through repeat testing and verification activities, ensuring issues are fully resolved before product release.
• Lead coordination with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve technical issues affecting verification and qualification activities.
• Develop comprehensive test reports, verification records, discrepancy documentation, and technical recommendations supporting configuration-controlled hardware.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), engineering investigations, and failure analyses by presenting technical findings and corrective action recommendations.
• Manage laboratory equipment, instrumentation, automated test systems, and calibration activities to ensure test readiness and data integrity.
• Evaluate configuration management, ESD controls, FOD prevention, and AS9100 quality requirements while recommending process improvements that reduce technical risk.
• Develop improvements to test methodologies, laboratory operations, automated test processes, and verification efficiency across multiple projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 5–8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 3–6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 0–3 years of related experience in test engineering, systems integration, product verification, hardware validation, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing methodologies.
• Experience developing test procedures, verification plans, instrumentation strategies, and automated test solutions.
• Proficiency with operating oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, automated test equipment, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Understanding of configuration management, ESD controls, FOD prevention, verification methodologies, failure investigations, and AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience evaluating complex test data, identifying failure trends, and developing technical recommendations supporting engineering decisions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when leading verification activities, resolving complex technical issues, and evaluating system performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition software, e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB, NI TestStand, or equivalent applications.
• Engineering documentation and collaboration tools, e.g. Windchill, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent applications.

$133,000 - $160,000 a year

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 torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.