Senior Communication Systems Engineer II

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer II. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and a minimum of 6 years of experience in space-based communication systems, particularly antenna and RF systems.

The role includes evaluating customer needs, supporting verification, and participating in system engineering processes. Competitive compensation ranges from $140,000 to $168,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in space-based communication payloads.
• Ability to define work direction and track milestones on projects.
• Willingness to work well under pressure in multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements.
• Support verification planning and test execution.
• Participate in development of system engineering processes.

Skills

Antenna and RF systems

Technical communication skills

Scripting language proficiency

Programming language proficiency

Requirements management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Citizenship and Security Clearance

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.

Senior Communication Systems Engineer II

At CesiumAstro, 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. Learn more about our company at http://www.cesiumastro.com.

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

• Bachelor’s 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.

Compensation

$140,000 - $168,000 a year

Benefits

Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 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.