Senior Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM

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Westminster, CO, USA
In-Office
133K-160K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Software • Defense
CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Lead full lifecycle board-level electronics design for advanced RF/satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include digital/mixed-signal design, FPGA and ADC/DAC integration, PCB/HDI layout, SI/PI simulation, debugging, lab bring-up, mentoring junior engineers, design reviews, and delivering hardware to production.
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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 a Senior Electronics Engineer II to our Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of board-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a broad foundation in electrical design and test, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to peers and leadership. You will mentor junior engineers, perform thorough design reviews, and drive technical decision-making while leading focused efforts in fast-moving environments. 


JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
  • Significant experience designing electronics with rigor, in teams that value thorough analysis and testing. Aerospace design experience preferred but not required.
  • Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics, such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems.
  • Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design.
  • Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment.
  • Expertise in PCB layout, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing.
  • Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx.
  • Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and design reviews.
  • Depth in point-of-load power converter design for digital boards.
  • Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that guides hardware design and system design.
  • Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and design to mitigate these effects.
  • Understanding of Military and/or DO specifications.
  • Experience with design qualification.
  • Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects.

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 degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test
  • Must meet U.S. export eligibility (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee/refugee, or eligible for required State Dept authorizations)
  • Expertise in digital and mixed-signal electronics (signal integrity, FPGA implementation on boards, ADCs/DACs, telemetry subsystems)
  • Experience owning design phase of complex board-level electronics including trade studies, part selection, and detailed design
  • Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment
  • Expertise in PCB layout including HDI stackup design and high-speed routing
  • Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools (e.g., Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, Mentor Hyperlynx)
  • Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and leading design reviews
  • Depth in point-of-load power converter design for digital boards
  • Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields (software and mechanical) to guide system-level hardware design
  • Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and mitigation techniques
  • Understanding of Military and/or Department of Defense specifications
  • Experience with design qualification processes
  • Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers on multi-module assemblies (architecture, requirements, make/buy, interconnects)

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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