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CesiumAstro develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Senior Product Test Engineer to join our dynamic team in Austin, TX.
In this role, you will provide hands-on engineering support and practical problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment. You will focus on ensuring product performance, yield optimization, and reliability through direct collaboration with manufacturing operations. Your responsibilities will include supporting root cause analysis, managing design-to-production transitions, and working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and drive continuous process improvement.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on technical support for PCBA and RF/microwave products during production, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations
- Troubleshoot and perform 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 ensure quality standards and functional objectives are met
- Collaborate with design engineering teams to influence DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Test) 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 margins, and resolution of technical issues impacting production
- Investigate complex problems involving the design and production of complex digital, RF, and baseband communications hardware
- Assist with problem containment and structured root cause and corrective action investigations
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status per U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 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 addressing technical challenges on the production floor
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial electronics industries
- Expertise spanning both Engineering and Operations domains
