Test Technician III

Telemetry Today LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Telemetry Today LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Test Technician III to support cutting-edge electronics in a startup environment. You will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers to design, execute, and optimize test setups for RF circuitry and phased-array products.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power supplies, and other lab instruments, with opportunities to develop robust test methods and reliable results.

Responsibilities

• Align with engineers to test and troubleshoot RF electronics from component level to system level.
• Create and modify test setups, execute test plans, and document results.
• Maintain and use lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and automated power supplies.
• Organize lab workspace and assist with related tasks.
• Understand drawings, schematics, and test procedures.

Job description

We are looking to add an Test Technician III 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.