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Senior Communication Systems Engineer II

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

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 looking to add a Senior Communication 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.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering experience in space technology and the ability to be the technical point of contact for our communication this position you will help develop space architecture concepts sub-system design payload design requirements development analysis and decomposition high-level software and hardware system architecture design concept of operations (CONOPS) development and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidiscipline engineering teams raise issues at the program level and help drive complex programs to success.

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 verification planning and test execution
Participate in development of system engineering processes for requirements management flow down and traceability
Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams
Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
A minimum of 6 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads
Background and practical experience in antenna and RF systems
Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language
Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
Proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama
Ability to define work direction track milestones and demonstrate progress on large
open-ended projects
Sense of urgency with the ability to work well under pressure
The ability to work well with multifunctional teams

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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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

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