Principal Electrical Engineer, Space Systems Architect

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to define enterprise architecture, lead cross-functional hardware development, and advise executives on complex technical initiatives. You will collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve design challenges and improve product reliability.

Responsibilities include guiding design strategies, mentoring engineers, and establishing organizational standards, while supporting post-production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with extensive related experience.
• Expert understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, hardware integration and qualification testing.
• Proven ability to guide enterprise hardware development and engage executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise engineering strategies, architectures, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional hardware development with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Mentor engineers and establish design standards and governance across programs.
• Evaluate performance, simulations, and qualification tests to improve reliability.
• Provide post-production and in-orbit technical support as needed.

Skills

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC

Hardware integration

Engineering analysis

Communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

LTspice

MATLAB

Windchill

Git

Jira

Job description

CesiumAstro seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to define enterprise architecture, lead cross-functional hardware development, and advise executives on complex technical initiatives. You will collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve design challenges and improve product reliability.

Responsibilities include guiding design strategies, mentoring engineers, and establishing organizational standards, while supporting post-production