Principal Spacecraft Communication Systems Engineer I
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Job Location:
Westminster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
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.
Build. Iterate. Fly.
We are building iterating and getting to spacefast. Our team thrives on action. We leverage deep experience in the space industry with engineering reimagined for speed and agility. We design test and deploy real systems that fly. If you want to own critical communications for a satellite mission keep reading.
Were looking for builders problem-solvers and system thinkers. As a Principal Spacecraft Communication Systems Engineer I you will own the design configuration and operation of the satellites space-to-ground TT&Csystems. You will define how the satellite communicates with the ground in both nominal and off-nominal conditions ensuring reliable command telemetry and fault recovery.
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 a major spacecraft subsystem. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams raise issues at the program level and drive complex programs to success. We are looking for independent self-starters who are comfortable identifying problems and using their expertise to pathfind solutions.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the RF Link Model analyze and maintain the satellites link budget modulation and coding ensuring reliable communications from space to ground for all RF links
- Own End-to-End EncryptionArchitect hardware-based crypto solutions for flight hardware manage pass-throughs and end points for users and operations
- Manage Ground StationsStrong understanding of ground station and network operations with the ability to troubleshoot issues with commercial providers and on-site terminals
- Develop Operational Concepts Define how the radios are used in different mission phases including contingency operations and emergency recovery
- Integrate & Test Own the RF link test campaign and work with flight software and ground teams to validate end-to-end communication link performance from antenna to command center
- Solve Hard Problems Optimize low-SWaP communications mitigate interference and ensure robust fail-safe links
WHAT A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE LOOKS LIKE
- Youre an RF Systems Expert You understand how to design analyze and operate spaceborne communication links.
- You Think in Link Budgets You can balance power bandwidth protocols and noise to ensure reliable space-to-ground connectivity. You can answer whats the link budget with thorough analysis EbN0 EsN0 or effective data rate given a variety of conditions.
- Extensive and practical experience with cryptoFrom COMSEC plan development key management to system trouble shooting you have applied on the ground experience.
- You Understand Satellites You know how comms fit into the broader mission from flight software integration to ground operations
- Independent self-starter You are comfortable identifying problems and using your expertise to find solutions.
- You Move Fast You can prototype test and iterate quickly focusing on whats needed to get a mission off the ground.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 9 years of experience with emphasis on satellite communications RF system engineering or related fields.
- Expertise in design verification and operation of satellite communication links.
- Strong understanding of link budget analysis modulation schemes and ground station interfaces.
- Hands-on experience configuring and testing ground station equipment and space-qualified radios and antennas.
- Practical understanding of how space links fail why and how to fix them before they break.
- Ability to define and implement communication system CONOPS for nominal and emergency operations.
- Experience with satellite communication link licensing and regulatory compliance (ITU/FCC).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) CCSDS protocols or regulatory compliance (ITU/FCC).
$142000 - $189500 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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About Company
CesiumAstro builds high-throughput, software-defined phased array communication payloads for airborne and in-orbit platforms.
