Principal Communication Systems Engineer II
Principal Communication Systems Engineer II
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12-04-2025
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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.
AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of outofthebox communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and crossfunctional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for handson interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forwardthinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add aPrincipal Communication Systems Engineer IIto our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leadingedge phased arrays for satellites spacecraft and aerospace systems we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering experience in space technology and the ability to be the technical point of contact for our communication programs. In this position you will lead the development of space architecture concepts subsystem design payload design requirements development analysis and decomposition highlevel software and hardware system architecture design concept of operations (CONOPS) development and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams raise issues at the program level and drive complex programs to success.
The successful candidate will communicate effectively with team members and internal stakeholders both verbally and through written content.
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 reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
- Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
- Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
- Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
- Lead development of space architecture concepts subsystem design payload design requirements development analysis and decomposition hardware system design Link budget studies gain line up cascade analysis array simulation studies concept of operations (CONOPS) development and risk reduction.
- Lead analyses for affordability safety reliability maintainability testability human systems integration survivability vulnerability susceptibility system security regulatory certification product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
- Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management flow down and traceability.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 11 years of experience in space communications.
- Very strong background in communication theory.
- Deep understanding of RF concept impairments and the resulting impacts.
- Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
- Experience with and understanding of satellitecommunications standards (NR NTN DVBS2x CCSDS).
- Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C).
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
- Experience with optical communications systems.
- Ability to hold a security clearance.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Ability to define work direction track milestones and demonstrate progress on large openended projects.
- Sense of urgency with the ability to work well under pressure.
- The ability to work well in teams with peers and management.
$190000 $230000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Fulltime employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health dental vision HSA FSA life and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace 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 not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
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