Senior Product Test Engineer

Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About the role

CesiumAstro develops out‑of‑the‑box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The company offers a dynamic, cross‑functional work environment that encourages learning, development, and collaboration. The Senior Product Test Engineer will provide engineering support and practical problem‑solving in a high‑paced production setting, focusing on product performance, yield optimization, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support for PCBA and RF/microwave products during production to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of PCBA and RF‑related production issues, including yield losses, test failures, and product deviations.
• Support hardware/software debugging of digital logic, embedded systems, and mixed‑signal interfaces.
• Support Low‑Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and transition to consistent production.
• Perform engineering work and applied research with the Test Equipment group to meet quality standards and functional objectives.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to influence Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) practices.
• Support process improvement efforts to enhance product performance, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
• Provide hands‑on engineering guidance and real‑time problem‑solving within a fast‑paced production environment.
• Monitor yields, test margin, and resolve technical issues impacting production.
• Investigate complex problems involving design and production of digital, RF, and baseband communications hardware.
• Assist with problem containment and structured root‑cause and corrective‑action investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience supporting a production environment.
• Experience in the design, production, and test of microwave communications hardware and assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of PCB‑level debugging, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration.
• Excellent troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams with a proactive approach to technical challenges on the production floor.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial electronics industries.
• Expertise that spans both engineering and operations domains.

Benefits

• Full‑time employment with company stock options.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.