Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation & Infrastructure
Company: CesiumAstro
Location: Austin, TX
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-04-17
About this role
*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 seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation & Infrastructure to develop and scale automated test systems supporting the validation of complex RF and satellite communications payloads. This role sits at the intersection of software development and hardware test engineering, building robust automation frameworks and infrastructure that ensure reliable, repeatable system validation.
You will play a key role in improving product quality, accelerating development cycles, and enabling seamless integration across hardware and software systems.
### KEY RESPONSIBILIES
- Develop automated test software to control laboratory instrumentation such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and network equipment.
- Implement and maintain test sequences for both system-level and component-level validation.
- Support integration and execution of tests across hardware and software environments.
- Debug and troubleshoot test failures across software, hardware, and interface layers.
- Ensure test systems produce accurate, repeatable, and reliable results.
- Design and im...