We are looking to add a 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.
In this position, you will be responsible for leading the systems engineering activities required to define, develop, integrate, verify, and support complex aerospace systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role translates mission objectives, customer requirements, and system architecture into technical solutions that enable successful system integration and mission execution.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the Senior Systems Engineer collaborates with software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, integration and test, mission operations, and program management teams to ensure systems meet technical, operational, cost, and schedule objectives. This role provides technical leadership from concept development through design, integration, verification, launch, and operational support while contributing to technical decision-making and risk management.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop system verification and validation strategies, including verification methods (test, analysis, demonstration, and inspection), acceptance criteria, and verification levels aligned with program requirements.
- Define verification configurations, including hardware, software, firmware, and test environments required to support verification activities.
- Develop and maintain verification documentation, verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM), requirements traceability matrices, and verification evidence packages.
- Partner with Integration & Test teams to plan, coordinate, and support system integration and verification activities.
- Evaluate test results, resolve technical discrepancies, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with system requirements.
- Support technical planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, staffing assessments, and engineering execution activities.
- Prioritize systems engineering activities to meet technical, cost, schedule, and program milestones.
- Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, customer meetings, and engineering milestone activities.
- Mentor junior engineers on systems engineering best practices, requirements development, traceability, verification, and technical documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, systems engineering rigor, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful program execution.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience with an emphasis on space-based communication payloads.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and the systems development lifecycle.
- Experience developing, managing, and verifying system and subsystem requirements.
- Knowledge of systems architecture, interface management, systems integration, and configuration management.
- Understanding verification, validation, and systems integration processes.
- Ability to interpret customer requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and technical specifications to develop engineering solutions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with spacecraft mission planning, launch support, and on-orbit operations.
- Experience supporting spacecraft system integration, mission readiness, and operational activities.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience emphasizing space-based communication payloads.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and the systems development lifecycle.
- Experience developing, managing, and verifying system and subsystem requirements.
- Knowledge of systems architecture, interface management, systems integration, and configuration management.
- Understanding of verification, validation, and systems integration processes.
- Ability to interpret customer requirements, CONOPS, and technical specifications to develop engineering solutions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Familiarity with spacecraft mission planning, launch support, and on-orbit operations.
- Experience supporting spacecraft system integration, mission readiness, and operational activities.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.
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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