Senior Product Test Engineer Verified today

CesiumAstro · Austin, TX · Production · first seen 2026-09-24

About the role

You will provide engineering support and hands-on problem-solving in a dynamic, high-paced production setting. This role focuses on ensuring product performance, yield optimization, and reliability through direct support of manufacturing operations. You will support root cause analysis, help with design-to-production transitions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and continuously improve processes.

What you will do

  • Provide hands-on technical support for PCBA and RF/microwave products during production, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations.
  • Troubleshoot and conduct 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, test margin and resolution of technical issues impacting production.
  • Investigate complex problems involving the design and production of complex digital, RF, and baseband communications hardware.
  • Assist with problem containment and structured root cause and corrective action investigations.

What you will need

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 5 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.

Employment details

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