Senior Production Test Engineer I Verified today

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Senior Production Test Engineer I to join our Austin team.

In this role, you will provide engineering support and practical problem-solving in a dynamic, high-paced production setting. You will focus on ensuring product performance, yield optimization, and reliability through direct support of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for PCBA and RF/microwave products during production.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of PCBA and RF-related production issues, including yield losses, test failures, and product deviations.
• Support hardware and 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.
• Monitor yields and test margins; investigate and resolve technical issues impacting production.
• Investigate complex problems involving design and production of digital, RF, and analog circuitry for communications hardware.
• Assist with problem containment and structured root cause and corrective action investigations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 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.

Full-time employment offers company stock options and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Department of State to comply with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations.