Senior Space Communications Engineer - Stock Options

Cesiumastro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to lead system engineering for space-based communication payloads and antenna/RF subsystems. You will coordinate across multi-discipline teams, define requirements, assess risk, and drive complex programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will act as technical POC for program activities, help develop space architecture concepts, and contribute to CONOPS development and verification planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to lead system engineering for space-based communication payloads and antenna/RF subsystems. You will coordinate across multi-discipline teams, define requirements, assess risk, and drive complex programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will act as technical POC for program activities, help develop space architecture concepts, and contribute to CONOPS development and verification planning.