Electronics Engineer I - SATCOM

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Westminster, CO, USA
In-Office
82K-98K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Hardware • Software • Defense
CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Design, analyze, test, and implement board- and system-level electronics for RF communication and phased-array antenna systems. Support schematic, layout, lab bring-up, verification, and production handoff while collaborating across hardware, software, and mechanical teams.
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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.
 
The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.  

We are looking to add an Electronics Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle design and implementation of board-level and system-level electronics hardware for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer I who is early in their career and passionate about engineering. This position offers the opportunity to develop core engineering skills while working alongside a highly experienced team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Industry experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
  • Strong EE fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical.
  • Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, multi meters, or logic analyzers.  
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ability to ask questions and implement feedback.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • PCB layout experience using tools such as Altium, Cadence, or KiCAD. (Altium preferred)
  • Experience delivering subcircuit or board designs to production and deployment.
  • Own key portions of the end-to-end electronics design process, from concept and architecture through schematic, layout, test, and production.
  • Experience using LTSpice for circuit and/or system level simulations.
  • Experience implementing microcontrollers or FPGAs into designs.
  • Complete analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis.
  • Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new circuit elements.

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 to race, 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Industry experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of adjacent fields such as software and mechanical
  • Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, logic analyzers)
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to ask questions and implement feedback
  • PCB layout experience using Altium, Cadence, or KiCAD (Altium preferred)
  • Experience delivering subcircuit or board designs to production and deployment
  • Experience owning portions of end-to-end electronics design process (concept through production)
  • Experience using LTSpice for circuit or system level simulations
  • Experience implementing microcontrollers or FPGAs into designs
  • Perform worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis
  • Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new circuit elements

CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
  • Retirement Support Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
400 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.

Why Work With Us

At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.

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