Senior Test Engineer

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

10h

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing for hardware and integrated systems. The role contributes to product verification by leading complex test activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring system performance meets engineering, customer, and contractual requirements. The engineer works cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support functional testing, system integration, qualification, verification, and production readiness. The role includes developing test procedures, verification plans, instrumentation strategies, and automated test configurations; leading test readiness and execution; evaluating test data and investigating failures; and validating corrective actions through repeat testing. The engineer also prepares configuration-controlled test records and reports, conducts readiness reviews and failure analyses, manages laboratory equipment and calibration, and recommends improvements to test methods, laboratory operations, and verification efficiency. Applicants must meet U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee (protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations. CesiumAstro describes its work environment as dynamic and cross-functional, with hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with 5–8 years of related experience; or a master's degree with 3–6 years; or a PhD with 0–3 years.
Related experience in test engineering, systems integration, product verification, hardware validation, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing methodologies.
Experience developing test procedures, verification plans, instrumentation strategies, and automated test solutions.
Proficiency operating oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, automated test equipment, and laboratory instrumentation.
Understanding of configuration management, ESD controls, FOD prevention, verification methodologies, failure investigations, and AS9100 quality standards.
Experience evaluating complex test data, identifying failure trends, and developing technical recommendations to support engineering decisions.
Sound judgment when leading verification activities, resolving complex technical issues, and evaluating system performance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Eligibility under U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, conditional residence, asylee or refugee status as a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, NI TestStand, or equivalent applications.
Experience with engineering documentation and collaboration tools such as Windchill, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent applications.

Responsibilities

Develop test procedures, verification plans, instrumentation strategies, and automated test configurations for qualification and acceptance activities.
Lead test planning by evaluating hardware configurations, software baselines, instrumentation requirements, and facility capabilities.
Determine test methods, success criteria, and verification approaches aligned with engineering requirements, customer specifications, and contractual objectives.
Lead functional, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing; direct execution, monitor system performance, and resolve technical issues.
Evaluate test data, identify failure trends, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions to support engineering decisions.
Validate corrective actions through repeat testing and verification before product release.
Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve technical issues affecting verification and qualification.
Create test reports, verification records, discrepancy documentation, and technical recommendations for configuration-controlled hardware.
Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), engineering investigations, and failure analyses; present technical findings and corrective-action recommendations.
Manage laboratory equipment, instrumentation, automated test systems, and calibration activities to ensure test readiness and data integrity.
Evaluate configuration management, ESD controls, FOD prevention, and AS9100 quality requirements, and recommend process improvements to reduce technical risk.
Improve test methodologies, laboratory operations, automated test processes, and verification efficiency across projects.