Senior Communication System Integration and Verification Engineer I

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 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.

Were looking for builders problem-solvers and system thinkers. We are seeking a Senior Communication System Integration and Verification Engineer I to support the end-to-end integration of communication functions for our communication payload products. This highly technical role combines deep domain expertise in communication systems with hands-on integration and test execution.

You will play a critical role in the architecture definition execution and delivery of our communication payload productscontributing to requirement definitions algorithm development Special Test Equipment (STE) design verification and final sell-off. This position is ideal for an engineer passionate about solving complex integration challenges and advancing the standard of excellence in payload delivery.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for lab and equipment management and guiding key equipment purchase decisions.
Core day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with design and test engineering teams to develop test requirements mapping requirements to reusable test architectures and procedures architecting RF and digital test systems implementing test plans and procedures executing verification/validation tests and logging and presenting results to key stakeholders.
Work closely with design teams to verify and evaluate expected system level performance
Ability to draw insightful conclusions from test results and troubleshootsystem level anomalies for the purpose of providing feedback to design and verification teams
Ability to adapt test plans based on capabilities of HW/SW delivered by the design teams compatibility with third-party systems customer-furnished equipment (CFE) subsystem vendors and availability of the testing equipment.
Support the definition and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) required to verify communications payloads and coordinate with Test Product teams for execution.
Represent the payload integration effort in program reviews technical interchange meetings (TIMs) and formal sell-off events as a technical contributor.
Working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge satellite communication systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering Communications Engineering or related technical field
4 years of experience in communications systems engineering payload integration or systems development in aerospace defense or space environments.
Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes multimeters source measurement units RF signal generators spectrum analyzers vector network analyzers bit-error rate (BER) testers and vector signal analyzers.
Hands-on experience in developing hardware and measurement abstraction layers and test automation setups using basic scripting and SW development with common programming/scripting languages (Python MATLAB C/C etc.).
Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware (e.g. amplifiers filters ADCs/DACs antennas) and its effect on test design.
Proficient in performing RF measurements and data analysis including S-parameters AM/PM compression noise figure harmonics/spurious emission phase noise switching speed bit error rate adjacent channel power linearity EVM and group delay.
Proven expertise in troubleshooting fault isolation and test execution skills at the unit subsystem and system level.
Hands-on experience with designing test setups in anechoic chambers for antenna systems evaluation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Master of Science (MS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering Communications Engineering or related technical field
Knowledge of satellite and wireless communication systems and protocols
Familiarity with phased array antenna architectures and array calibration
Strong debugging skills in Communication system engineering involve a mix of systematic techniques (reproduce isolate hypothesize test) deep system understanding proficiency with tools (debuggers logs profilers static analysis) and crucial soft skills like patience communication and analytical thinking to efficiently find and fix root causes in complex systems.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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...

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for lab and equipment management and guiding key equipment purchase decisions.
Core day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with design and test engineering teams to develop test requirements mapping requirements to reusable test architectures and procedures architecting RF and digital test systems implementing test plans and procedures executing verification/validation tests and logging and presenting results to key stakeholders.
Work closely with design teams to verify and evaluate expected system level performance
Ability to draw insightful conclusions from test results and troubleshootsystem level anomalies for the purpose of providing feedback to design and verification teams
Ability to adapt test plans based on capabilities of HW/SW delivered by the design teams compatibility with third-party systems customer-furnished equipment (CFE) subsystem vendors and availability of the testing equipment.
Support the definition and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) required to verify communications payloads and coordinate with Test Product teams for execution.
Represent the payload integration effort in program reviews technical interchange meetings (TIMs) and formal sell-off events as a technical contributor.
Working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge satellite communication systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering Communications Engineering or related technical field
4 years of experience in communications systems engineering payload integration or systems development in aerospace defense or space environments.
Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes multimeters source measurement units RF signal generators spectrum analyzers vector network analyzers bit-error rate (BER) testers and vector signal analyzers.
Hands-on experience in developing hardware and measurement abstraction layers and test automation setups using basic scripting and SW development with common programming/scripting languages (Python MATLAB C/C etc.).
Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware (e.g. amplifiers filters ADCs/DACs antennas) and its effect on test design.
Proficient in performing RF measurements and data analysis including S-parameters AM/PM compression noise figure harmonics/spurious emission phase noise switching speed bit error rate adjacent channel power linearity EVM and group delay.
Proven expertise in troubleshooting fault isolation and test execution skills at the unit subsystem and system level.
Hands-on experience with designing test setups in anechoic chambers for antenna systems evaluation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Master of Science (MS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering Communications Engineering or related technical field
Knowledge of satellite and wireless communication systems and protocols
Familiarity with phased array antenna architectures and array calibration
Strong debugging skills in Communication system engineering involve a mix of systematic techniques (reproduce isolate hypothesize test) deep system understanding proficiency with tools (debuggers logs profilers static analysis) and crucial soft skills like patience communication and analytical thinking to efficiently find and fix root causes in complex systems.

Required Experience:

Senior IC