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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.
CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Electronics Lab Technician I specializing in Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) to lead vibration, thermal, humidity, and thermal shock environmental testing activities within our Environmental Test Lab. In this hands-on role, you will serve as the primary technical expert for all ESS operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and compliant execution of environmental testing for flight and engineering hardware.
You will own the day-to-day operation of thermal chambers, 3-axis vibration tables, thermal shock systems, and humidity test equipment. This includes scheduling, executing, and documenting ESS tests, maintaining critical lab equipment, troubleshooting issues, and partnering closely with engineering teams to ensure hardware readiness.
This position is ideal for a senior technician with deep ESS experience who enjoys working directly with engineers, defining and improving lab processes, training technicians, and helping expand our environmental screening capabilities for high-reliability aerospace hardware.