Electronics Manufacturing RF Technician IV
CesiumAstro
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add an Electronics Manufacturing Technician IV to our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for the test and qualification of electronic assemblies for space and other related platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting test or measuring equipment, conduct tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards and sequences, troubleshooting electromechanical assemblies, and completing administrative functions like process documentation. In addition, you will support technical manufacturing/design analysis and root cause of non-conformances – such as component specification drift and manufacturing process improvements, ensuring products meet designed specification.
You will work closely with both the manufacturing and design engineering teams, program management, and external contract manufacturers supporting the industrialization of our space products for a growing market that combines the rigor of space with the scale of commercial electronics. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company.
Successful candidates will have, as a minimum:
- Associate of Applied Science (AS) degree required
- Minimum of 6 years of experience manufacturing and testing of high reliability electronic components in aerospace or other high reliability industries
- Experience in testing analog and RF circuits using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and similar test equipment included automated test stations
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of RF and electronics theory
- Ability to read and interpret work/assembly instructions, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specification documents and electronic schematics
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) of electronics hardware
- Experience with change management, nonconformance documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and acceptance criteria
- Proficiency with PLM and ERP software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience successfully tackling multiple high-priority tasks
- Ability to meet vision acuity requirements including color vision
- Statistical process control
- Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, certification desired
- Experience working within AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements
- Exposure to lean manufacturing methodologies
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
