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. Learn more about our company at http://www.cesiumastro.com.
We are looking to add a Senior Communication Systems Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, experience in space technology, and the ability to be the technical point of contact for our communication programs. In this position, you will help develop space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidiscipline engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and help drive complex programs to success.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces
- Support verification planning and test execution
- Participate in development of system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability
- Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
- Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams
- Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- A minimum of 6 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads
- Background and practical experience in antenna and RF systems
- Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama
- Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large
open-ended projects - Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to work well with multifunctional teams
Skills Required
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required State Department authorizations
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads
- Background and practical experience in antenna and RF systems
- Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language
- Proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
- Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects
- Sense of urgency; ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work well with multifunctional teams
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
CesiumAstro Insights
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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