Senior Satellite Communications Test Lead

Cesiumastro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is hiring a Senior Communication Test Engineer II to lead end-to-end integration and verification of communication payloads for space systems. You will own test plans, drive equipment strategy, and provide technical leadership across integration and verification activities.

The role demands a strong background in communication theory, satellite standards, and hands-on lab work with RF/test equipment. You will mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced space-tech startup environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field; accreditation preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in communications/test engineering.
• Strong grounding in communication theory and satellite standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Experience with test automation and hardware/software test environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and verification of communication payload tests.
• Define test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Architect and develop communication test systems and test hardware.
• Drive verification/validation tests with strong data traceability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Communication theory

Satellite comms

Test automation

Python

MATLAB

Lab equipment

RF/microwave

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

VNA

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

CesiumAstro is hiring a Senior Communication Test Engineer II to lead end-to-end integration and verification of communication payloads for space systems. You will own test plans, drive equipment strategy, and provide technical leadership across integration and verification activities.

The role demands a strong background in communication theory, satellite standards, and hands-on lab work with RF/test equipment. You will mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced space-tech startup environment.