Lab Testing Support

Sand Cherry Associates•Mount Airy, MD

13h•$55,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Sand Cherry Associates is seeking a hands-on Lab Testing Support professional to assist with testing and validation activities in a technical lab environment. The role supports established test scripts and procedures, lab environment and equipment configuration, monitoring test results, and troubleshooting technical issues across satellite, RF, video processing, and IP-based video distribution systems. The position works collaboratively with engineering teams and is remote, working either EST or PST hours. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfers; C2C arrangements are not accepted. This is a long-term consulting opportunity with an annual salary range of $55,000–$85,000. Compensation may depend on experience, education, location, skills, qualifications, and certifications. Sand Cherry describes its culture as friendly and communicative, with a digital workforce, employee responsibility for managing workloads, recognition for contributions, and an emphasis on professional career growth.

Requirements

Hands-on lab testing experience in telecommunications, satellite, RF, video processing, or IP-based video distribution environments.
Experience configuring test environments, lab equipment, signal paths, and software applications.
Ability to execute established test procedures, interpret test results, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Familiarity with documenting test results, tracking defects, and coordinating issue resolution.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with engineering teams in a technical lab environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of RF technologies and video distribution systems.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Execute established lab test scripts, procedures, and validation activities for satellite, RF, video processing, and IP-based video distribution systems.
Configure and prepare test environments, lab equipment, signal paths, and software applications to support testing activities.
Monitor test execution and results, identify failures or anomalies, and assist with troubleshooting technical issues.
Coordinate with engineering teams to investigate and resolve issues and perform retesting to verify corrective actions.
Document test execution, results, defects, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions.
Assist with maintaining lab equipment, test configurations, and supporting documentation.
Communicate testing progress, results, and identified issues to engineering and project stakeholders.