Principal Electronics Lab Technician I

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 a Principal Electronics Lab Technician I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. This role is at the forefront of developingcutting-edgeproducts for spaceand defenseapplications. You will work with a team of engineers and technicians to bringelectronicproducts to life through circuit board assembly, rework, integration, and test, playing a key role in turning the company’s vision into reality. The role encompassesassembly and rework ofa wide range of electronic components, fromRF and Power semiconductorsto high-speed FPGAs.In addition, you will be leading the growth of the engineering laboratory in El Segundo,managing laboratory equipment and laboratoryresourcesto support engineering with typical responsibilities extending intolaboratory supplies andequipmentprocurement, bring up,andcalibration,implementing and enforcing qualityprocesses andcontrols, and working with Environmental Health and Safety leadership to ensure laboratory operationsare in compliance to internal and external policies. At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the business. The work is challenging and impactful, requiring both breadth and depth of technical knowledge and skills. Our products are made for high-reliability space anddefenseapplications, so hands-on work requireshigh levelsof rigor whilemaintainingthe agility of a startup environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assemble, rework, and test complex circuit boards in an engineering lab environment. Integrate and test boxes made up of different power, RF and Digital boards, such as phased array boxes and advanced digital-to-RF processing units. Perform special rework to solve technical problems with advanced rework skills and electronics knowledge. Design, build, and test harnesses for space and defense systems. Manage the engineering lab, working with engineers and other technicians to maintain lab processes, equipment calibration, and consumables. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and other technicians in a cooperative and fast-paced environment. Mentor more junior technicians and engineers, sharing your knowledge and skills with the team. Author and conduct lab training for engineers and technicians, such as ESD training, safety training, and lab organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

9 years of experience as an electronics lab technician. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong circuit card assembly and rework experience with sensitive and fine pitched SMT components, such as 0402 passive components, LGA and BGA components. Strong ability to perform intricate hand rework of circuit board assemblies using fine-pitched wire and creative orientations of small electronics components. Experience designing and building wire harnesses. Experience with engineering laboratory management, including test bench development, leading compliance training, owning equipment calibration, procurement and bring up, and managing consumables and laboratory supplies. Excellent written and spoken communication.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with lab equipment for testing, such as high-speed oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronicloadsand thermal chambers Experience testing RF and communication systems Experience viewing drawings using engineering CAD software such as Altium, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar Fabrication and manufacturing experience with 3D printers, CNC machining, manual milling/lathe, solder reflow ovens, SMT pick and place machines Experience with test automation and programming using Python, LabView or similar $48.40 - $58 an hour 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 torace, 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 will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roman Health Pharmacy LLC