Test Technician II

Telemetry Today LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Test Technician II position in a small startup environment focusing on cutting-edge electronics and RF systems. You will work with engineers to design and execute test plans, using spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and automated power supplies to produce reliable results.

Daily tasks include setting up test configurations, aligning with engineers on complex tests, and documenting outcomes while maintaining a well-organized lab. Prior experience with RF testing and lab instrumentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience reading drawings, diagrams, or schematics.
• Proficient in using lab equipment for RF testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electronics and RF circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to test and troubleshoot RF circuitry from component to system level.
• Create and execute test setups and plans.
• Document results and maintain lab organization.

Skills

RF testing

Lab instrumentation

Schematic reading

Test plan execution

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

Automated power supplies

Job description

We are looking to add a Test Technician II to our team. If you are excited about working in a startup environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers to create module & payload performance test setups, execute test plans, and produce timely, reliable test results. You will have the opportunity to use and maintain state-of-the-art electronics lab instrumentation, such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, automated power supplies, and more. You will be challenged to propose and fabricate intricate test setups to increase productivity and improve test results.

Many of our products include active phased arrays (a.k.a. active electronically scanned arrays, or AESAs). These are antenna products with active RF circuitry integrated with the antenna. This adds complexity to the test architecture, including power, digital control, and thermal effects. As such, direct experience with phased array (or AESA) testing is preferred.

Core day-to-day activities will include aligning with engineers to test and troubleshoot complex electronics and RF circuitry from component level to system level. As such, the ability to understand and work from drawings, diagrams, schematics, and test procedures is key.

As a small company, the CesiumAstro team "wears many hats". Candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow that may involve multitasking between test setup creation, test execution, lab organization, and other related tasks.