Antenna Technician II

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking an Antenna Range Technician 2 to join their team. This role involves supporting antenna range operations, building and maintaining antenna test setups, executing antenna measurement campaigns, and producing reliable test results. The technician will work with state-of-the-art antenna test facilities and instrumentation, including anechoic chambers, near-field and boresight antenna ranges, positioners, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, automated power supplies/loads, and data acquisition systems. The position is heavily focused on antenna range execution, test setup integration, facility readiness, and measurement quality. Candidates should be comfortable working hands-on with RF cabling, mechanical fixtures, positioning systems, test assets, and sensitive hardware. Experience with phased array antenna testing, antenna measurements, or automated range systems is preferred. The role requires supporting engineers with test execution, troubleshooting, configuring instrumentation, coordinating range operations, and maintaining test environments. Candidates should be comfortable working from drawings, diagrams, schematics, and test procedures. As a small company, the team "wears many hats," so candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow including multitasking between range setup, test execution, equipment maintenance, lab organization, and inventory management.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience as an Antenna Technician, Test Technician, Engineering Technician, or similar technical role
Experience working with RF systems, antenna systems, or active electronics
Hands-on experience with lab and test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, DMMs, and power meters preferred
Familiarity with antenna measurement fundamentals, RF test methods, and antenna range operations preferred
Experience working with mechanical fixtures, RF cabling, and instrumentation integration
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot with direction
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint
Ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, diagrams, and test procedures
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with phased array antenna testing, antenna measurements, or automated range systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute antenna and antenna range test plans and provide concise, timely reporting of findings
Configure, operate, and maintain antenna range facilities, including anechoic chambers, positioners, RF cabling, and support equipment
Support setup and alignment of antennas, fixtures, instrumentation, and devices under test for near-field and far-field measurements
Assist with antenna pattern, gain, polarization, and RF performance measurements
Maintain clean, organized, and repeatable test setups consisting of instrumentation, switching, cabling, and mechanical integration hardware
Troubleshoot test setup, cabling, instrumentation, and range configuration issues with guidance from engineering staff
Support calibration and verification activities for antenna range systems and RF instrumentation
Organize and maintain antenna testing facilities, equipment, inventory, and lab resources
Execute and provide feedback on detailed test documentation with strong attention to quality and accuracy
Support continuous improvement efforts for range efficiency, setup repeatability, and test execution processes