Principal Responsible Engineer I Space Payloads

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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.

We are seeking a highly skilledSpace Payload Responsible Engineer (RE)to lead the design development integration test and flight qualification of advanced spaceborne payloads. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience withphased array systemsRF receiverspower and control architectures andspacecraft-level interfaces. In this role you will serve as the technical authority for the payload guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through on-orbit activation.

You will be responsible for technical execution schedule and risk management cross-functional coordination and delivering a fully qualified payload to spacecraft integration. This position requires strong leadership deep engineering knowledge and the ability to operate in a fast-paced mission environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as thePayload Responsible Engineer (RE)and primary technical point of contact for the payload throughout the mission lifecycle.
Lead theend-to-end engineering effortfor the payload including architecture design prototyping integration test environmental qualification and flight readiness.
Coordinate and direct a team ofRF digital mechanical thermal software and systems engineersto ensure consistent and timely technical execution.
Develop and reviewpayload control schemes internal data interfaces command & telemetry architecture and firmware/software integration as needed.
Oversee development and performance ofphased array antennasincluding beamforming calibration and environmental considerations..
Manage allflight qualification activities including environmental test planning (thermal vacuum vibration shock EMC) margin assessment and final acceptance testing.
Generate and maintain payload-level documentation: requirements ICDs block diagrams test plans verification matrices risk registers and design reviews.
Interface with spacecraft systems engineering mission assurance manufacturing vendors and test facilities.
Driveroot cause analysis anomaly resolution and technical risk mitigation throughout development and test campaigns.
Communicate status technical trades risks and design decisions to internal leadership and external customers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics or related technical field. (Masters or Ph.D. preferred.)
9 years of engineering experiencein space payload development or RF/antenna systems.
Direct experience designing and testingphased array antennasfor space or high-reliability applications.
Hands-on experience withRF receivers including front-end architectures downconverters filtering and RF system modeling.
Demonstrated understanding ofpayload control systems digital interfaces command & data handling and embedded hardware/software interactions.
Experience withspace power systems including DC-DC converters load analysis protections and spacecraft power interfaces.
Proven experience executing or overseeingflight qualificationand environmental test campaigns (TVAC vib/shock EMC radiation considerations).
Leadership experience including mentoring or leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Proficiency with engineering tools such as RF simulation packages (HFSS CST ADS MATLAB) schematic/PCB tools or systems engineering tools (Doors Cameo).
Strong knowledge of space systems engineering practices requirements flowdown verification/validation and configuration management.
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience managing projects for government and commercial customers. Experience withradiation-tolerant design proton/total-dose analysis and EEE parts selection.
Experience withhigh-rate manufacturing rapid development cycles or NewSpace ecosystems.
Prior role as aResponsible Engineer Technical Lead IPT Lead or Chief Engineeron flight hardware.
Experience withground test setups RF test equipment phased array calibration and antenna range measurement.
Background indigital signal processing beamforming algorithms or embedded firmware for payload control.
Experience mentoring less experienced project engineers and design engineers in associated discipline
High energy and a get it done attitude

$140000 - $190000 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. 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 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 will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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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...