Principal Electronics Lab Technician I
CesiumAstroCalifornia, United States
Posted February 9, 2026
88000 - 106000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
CesiumAstro designs, engineers, and manufactures high-performance communications systems for space and airborne platforms, delivering advanced modules, payloads, and satellites that enable real-time connectivity across defense, commercial, and civil missions. Its multi-domain solutions span LEO, GEO, airborne, and lunar applications, emphasizing reliability, scalability, and responsiveness in mission-critical communications. The company combines world-class expertise in RF systems, software-defined radios, phased arrays, and mission systems with vertically integrated manufacturing to maintain end-to-end quality control. With offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan, CesiumAstro offers a global, collaborative environment for engineers seeking to shape the future of spaceborne connectivity.
Job Description
CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Electronics Lab Technician I to join our team. The role involves assembling, reworking, and testing complex circuit boards in an engineering lab environment, with opportunities to design, build, and test harnesses for space and airborne systems. The ideal candidate will have 9 years of experience as an electronics lab technician, with strong ability to perform intricate hand reworks and experience with lab equipment for testing.
Requirements
- 9 years of experience as an electronics lab technician
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Significant assembly and rework experience with sensitive SMT components
- Strong ability to perform intricate hand reworks
- Experience with lab equipment for testing
- Experience building wire harnesses
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
- Company stock options
- Generous Paid Time Off