Principal Engineering Technician

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

2d•$46 - $56

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to support the Skylark product line, which designs, builds, and tests active phased array antennas for terrestrial and airborne applications. The position works closely with engineers to create antenna and RF test setups, execute test plans, troubleshoot complex RF systems, and produce timely, reliable test results. The technician will use and maintain electronics laboratory instrumentation and help develop efficient, repeatable test methodologies. Day-to-day work includes testing, troubleshooting, and characterizing complex electronics and RF circuitry from component to system level. Products may include active RF circuitry integrated with antennas, adding power, digital-control, and thermal considerations to the test architecture. The role also involves managing a variety of lab and cross-functional support activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Applicants must meet U.S. government space technology export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

At least 7 years of directly related experience as an Engineering Technician or RF Technician.
Experience working with active electronics and RF systems.
Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, RF signal generators, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power meters.
Experience troubleshooting RF systems and interpreting measurement data with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex RF systems independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence, and Jira.
Ability to work to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Must meet the stated U.S. government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with phased array or AESA testing.

Responsibilities

Execute RF and antenna test plans and provide concise, accurate, timely reporting of findings.
Organize, maintain, and improve antenna testing facilities, equipment, and lab resources.
Create and own the setup, troubleshooting, and characterization of sensitive electronics, including QFNs, chip-scale ICs, RF cables, and 0201 passive components.
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex RF test setups involving instrumentation, cabling, switching, and devices under test.
Create detailed documentation and provide feedback, maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
Assist in developing standardized test procedures and improving lab efficiency and repeatability.
Collaborate with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve RF, power, thermal, and digital integration issues.
Support calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.