CesiumAstro
Space Technology
SeniorRFTestEngineerII
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“Senior RF Test Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: RF Test Systems, Test Architecture Design, RF Measurements, Automation. design, analysis, and implementation of engineering test plans and procedures. implementing test plans and procedures”
Industry & Context.
draw insightful conclusions from test results
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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution, Minimum of 6 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience with a master’s degree, Industry experience in design, analysis, and implementation of RF test systems required, High proficiency with RF measurements (Linearity, NSD, EVM, etc.), Test architecture design and development including scripting, test executives, hardware, and measurement abstraction layers, Proficiency with statistics and metrology as related to RF test design, Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity or hands-on experience with phased array testing, Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.), Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware (e.g. amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas) and its effects on test design
What You'll Do.
and implementation of engineering test plans and procedures
implementing test plans and procedures
logging and presenting results
lab and equipment management
guiding key equipment purchase decisions
architect RF test systems
draw insightful conclusions from test results
participate in “design for test” planning and review from the early stages of RF product development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with design and test engineering teams to develop test requirements; work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to address company-wide hardware test needs; Test engineers are core members of the Cesium technical team; present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team
Communication Scope
excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description 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. The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions. We are looking to add a Senior RF Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge satellite, spacecraft, and aerospace communication systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you are responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of engineering test plans and procedures. The ideal candidate possesses a strong combination of hardware and software knowledge with proficiencies in RF measurements, test equipment (VSAs, VSGs, VNAs, etc.), test architectures, and automation. The successful candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to address company-wide hardware test needs. Experience with phased array testing is preferred. Core day-to-da
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