Principal Digital/Mixed Signal Production Support Engineer I

CesiumAstro
Full-time
Austin, TX
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

Provide engineering support and practical problem-solving in a dynamic, high-paced production setting, focusing on product performance, yield optimization, and reliability through direct support of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for PCBA and RF/microwave products during production
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production issues
  • Support hardware/software debugging of digital logic, embedded systems, and mixed-signal interfaces
  • Support Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and transition to consistent production
  • Review designs, drawings, and working plans to improve products and manufacturing process
  • Perform engineering work and applied research with Test Equipment group
  • Collaborate with design engineering teams to influence DFM and DFT practices
  • Drive process improvements to enhance product performance, reduce costs, and increase throughput
  • Provide hands-on engineering guidance and real-time problem-solving
  • Monitor yields, test margin and resolution of technical issues impacting production
  • Investigate and propose solutions to complex problems involving the design and production of complex digital, RF, and baseband communications hardware
  • Lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 9 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
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Benefits

  • No benefits