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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Leads the design, development, integration, testing, verification, and qualification of complex power conversion and distribution hardware. Advances power electronics methodologies, evaluates efficiency and thermal performance, resolves complex engineering issues, guides technical decisions, supports cross-functional product development, mentors engineers, and improves reliability, manufacturability, and design quality across multiple programs.
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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 Staff Power Electronics Engineer to our team. In this role you will apply advanced power electronics engineering principles to lead the design, development, integration, and verification of power conversion and power distribution hardware for complex products and platforms. This role contributes to product development by solving highly complex engineering challenges, advancing power electronics methodologies, and serving as a primary technical resource across multiple programs to improve efficiency, reliability, and mission success.
Working cross-functionally with electrical, systems, mechanical, FPGA, software, manufacturing, integration and test, quality, and program teams, the Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer supports power electronics design, analysis, integration, and verification throughout the product development lifecycle.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply advanced power electronics engineering principles to develop complex power conversion architectures, voltage regulation solutions, and electrical power subsystems across multiple programs.
- Advance power electronics design methodologies by evaluating efficiency targets, thermal management, magnetics, switching topologies, and component selection.
- Lead complex engineering analyses, design reviews, and technical evaluations requiring ingenuity to resolve challenging power electronics issues.
- Lead highly complex power electronics integration, laboratory testing, hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification activities.
- Evaluate electrical performance, efficiency, thermal behavior, laboratory measurements, and engineering risks while developing solutions that improve product reliability.
- Guide verification planning, qualification testing, root cause investigations, engineering changes, and design validation supporting successful product delivery.
- Serve as a primary technical resource for power electronics engineering across significant development efforts requiring coordination between engineering disciplines.
- Provide technical guidance through design reviews, engineering investigations, technical discussions, and complex problem resolution.
- Promote consistent engineering practices by mentoring engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advance power electronics design practices, verification methodologies, engineering processes, and configuration management across development programs.
- Evaluate engineering methods, testing approaches, and development processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and design quality.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, electronics engineering, or a related engineering field with 12–15 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 8–12 years of related experience, or PhD with 5–8 years of related experience in power electronics, electrical design, power conversion, hardware development, or a related engineering discipline.
- Advanced application of power electronics engineering principles, power conversion, analog circuits, and electrical power systems.
- Extensive experience developing complex power conversion architectures, voltage regulation solutions, and electrical power subsystems.
- Strong understanding of thermal management, magnetics, power semiconductor devices, electrical testing, qualification, and verification methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to solve highly complex power electronics engineering problems requiring ingenuity across multiple development efforts.
- Exercises sound judgment while guiding technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and advancing power electronics engineering practices.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Circuit simulation, power electronics design, and analysis tools, e.g. LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer, or equivalent applications.
- Engineering analysis, configuration management, and collaboration tools, e.g. Windchill, Git, Jira, or equivalent applications.
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's degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, electronics engineering, or a related engineering field, plus 12–15 years of related experience
- Master's degree in a related engineering field, plus 8–12 years of related experience
- PhD in a related engineering field, plus 5–8 years of related experience
- Advanced knowledge of power electronics engineering principles, power conversion, analog circuits, and electrical power systems
- Extensive experience developing complex power conversion architectures, voltage regulation solutions, and electrical power subsystems
- Strong understanding of thermal management, magnetics, power semiconductor devices, electrical testing, qualification, and verification methodologies
- Ability to solve highly complex power electronics engineering problems across multiple development efforts
- Ability to guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and advance engineering practices
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Experience with circuit simulation, power electronics design, and analysis tools such as LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, or Altium Designer
- Experience with engineering analysis, configuration management, and collaboration tools such as Windchill, Git, or Jira
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.
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The Company
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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