Senior Electronics Test Engineer I

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing test architectures and test systems, including equipment selection, test fixtures, data logging methodology, and interfaces.  
• Designing and executing tests at the prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages.  
• Developing test requirements for new products.  
• Designing tests for compliance with standards, such as NASA GEVS (GSFC-STD-7000).  
• Planning and executing board-level verification tests, such as high-speed signal integrity, digital link characterization, power supply performance, and performance over temperature.  
• Designing and developing systems for testing complex integrated hardware and software, such as phased array products that combine radios, computers, and phased array antennas.  
• Advising design engineering team on design-for-testability (DFT).  
• Evaluating and documenting test results, presenting them to key stakeholders.  
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of in-house tools, such as test software and documentation templates.  
• Training technicians and operators to perform tests.  
• Contributing to lab buildout and lab management.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited university.  
• A minimum of 4 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, such as Python, LabVIEW, SQL, MATLAB, or Embedded C.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a version-controlled environment (Git or SVN). 
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, VLANs, and network security. 
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces for a production environment. 
• Extensive knowledge of a range of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and analog-to-digital conversion. 
• Experience programming test equipment using SCPI. 

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 is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.   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 is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.