Senior Space Communications Systems Engineer

Airbus Ventures; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to join a startup-spirited team developing leading-edge phased array systems for satellites and aerospace platforms. You will serve as the technical lead for communications programs, shaping space architecture concepts, CONOPS, and system-level designs while coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has strong system engineering background, experience in space technology, and is capable of driving complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience with space-based communication payloads.
• Experience with antenna and RF systems; strong technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate parameters, and ensure interfaces.
• Support verification planning and test execution.
• Develop system engineering processes for requirements management and traceability.
• Perform risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve issues impeding progress of engineering teams.
• Foster efficiency and continuous improvement across programs.

Skills

Space payloads

RF systems

Scripting

Programming

Requirements mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

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Jama

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to join a startup-spirited team developing leading-edge phased array systems for satellites and aerospace platforms. You will serve as the technical lead for communications programs, shaping space architecture concepts, CONOPS, and system-level designs while coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has strong system engineering background, experience in space technology, and is capable of driving complex