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CesiumAstro develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Staff Product Test Engineer to join our production engineering team in Austin, TX.
In this role, you will provide hands-on technical support and practical problem-solving in a dynamic, high-paced production environment. You will ensure product performance, yield optimization, and reliability through direct support of manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include:
• Provide hands-on technical support for PCBA and RF/microwave products during production, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations
• Lead 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
• Review designs, drawings, and working plans to improve products and manufacturing processes, including Root Cause and Corrective Action for production support problems
• 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
• Drive process improvements 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 and propose solutions to complex problems involving the design and production of complex digital, RF, and baseband communications hardware
• Lead problem containment and structured root cause and corrective action investigations
This role crosses the boundaries between Engineering and Operations, requiring expertise in both domains. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with opportunities to learn and develop across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 8 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
• U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status (required by U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial electronics industries
• Expertise spanning both Engineering and Operations domains
