Senior Space Communications Systems Engineer – Phased Arrays

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health, dental, vision benefits

HSA, FSA, life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer in Austin, TX to lead system engineering activities for space-based communication payloads and phased array concepts. You will coordinate with electronics, mechanical, and software teams to define requirements and architecture while engaging with vendors.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, CONOPS development, risk analysis, and leadership across multifunctional teams in a dynamic, startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience with space-based communication payloads.
• Experience with antenna and RF systems.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting and one programming language.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate parameters, and ensure interface compatibility.
• Support verification planning and test execution.
• Develop system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve issues that may impede progress of engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within programs.

Skills

System engineering

Technical communication

Antenna RF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer in Austin, TX to lead system engineering activities for space-based communication payloads and phased array concepts. You will coordinate with electronics, mechanical, and software teams to define requirements and architecture while engaging with vendors.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, CONOPS development, risk analysis, and leadership across multifunctional teams in a dynamic, startup-like environment.