Staff Test Engineer

About the role

CesiumAstro develops innovative communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The company offers a dynamic, cross‑functional environment where engineers can learn, develop, and engage across the organization. The Staff Test Engineer will design, analyze, and implement engineering test plans and procedures for board‑level electronics products, including power, digital, and RF electronics, and will work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to address company‑wide test needs.

Eligibility

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

Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests at the prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages.
• Plan and execute board‑level verification tests such as high‑speed signal integrity, digital link characterization, power supply performance, and performance over temperature.
• Design and develop systems for testing complex integrated hardware and software, including phased‑array products that combine radios, computers, and antennas.
• Write test software to interface with devices under test (DUTs) and test equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of in‑house tools, including test software and documentation templates.
• Develop test requirements for new products.
• Write hardware test plans and procedures.
• Develop test architectures and systems, selecting equipment, designing fixtures, defining data‑logging methodology, and creating interfaces.
• Advise design engineering teams on design‑for‑testability (DFT).
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues.
• Train technicians and operators to perform tests.
• Design tests for compliance with standards such as NASA GEVS (GSFC‑STD‑7000).
• Evaluate and document test results, presenting findings to key stakeholders.
• Guide equipment purchasing decisions.
• Contribute to lab build‑out and lab management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• 9 years of industry or university research experience in design, analysis, and implementation of electronic products and/or test systems.
• Experience designing and executing test plans for custom board‑level electronics.
• Hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers.
• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Board‑level hardware design.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Designing test racks for automated testing.
• EMI/EMC test design and execution.
• Understanding of RF and mixed‑signal hardware (e.g., amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas).

Benefits

• Company stock options.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.