Senior Test Engineer

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

23h

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 supports 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 testing, system integration, qualification, verification, and production readiness.

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 is 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 in leading verification activities, resolving complex technical issues, and evaluating system performance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under applicable U.S. space technology export regulations.

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 test execution, monitor system performance, and resolve technical issues.
Evaluate test data, identify failure trends, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
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 issues affecting verification and qualification.
Create test reports, verification records, discrepancy documentation, and technical recommendations for configuration-controlled hardware.
Conduct Test Readiness Reviews, engineering investigations, and failure analyses, presenting findings and corrective action recommendations.
Manage laboratory equipment, instrumentation, automated test systems, and calibration activities to maintain 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.