Senior Space Digital Communications Architect

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a highly skilled Digital Communications Architect with extensive experience in high-speed digital, DSP, RF systems, and satellite communications. You will drive new product concepts, provide technical leadership, and support business development including proposal responses.

The role requires leading capture activities and coordinating across cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in developing high-speed digital, DSP, and RF systems for terrestrial and space applications.
• Strong background in digital communications systems, RF architecture, FPGA design, and DSP algorithms.
• Expertise in satellite communications payload architecture, including digital channelization and digital beamforming.
• Deep understanding of radiation effects and radiation mitigation in commercial ICs.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design, layout, and fabrication of high-speed digital/SERDES, RF, and hybrid stack-up boards.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and providing technical oversight to ensure successful project execution.
• Proven experience in supporting technical proposals and customer presentations, especially in complex system-level solutions.
• Expertise in systems architecture for both terrestrial and space-based systems, including defining technical requirements and making strategic design decisions.
• A proven track record of making critical make vs. buy decisions, with an innovative approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Proficient with design and simulation tools for digital, RF, and DSP systems, including FPGA design and verification.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative digital communications products, from initial concept through to deployment, leveraging extensive knowledge of high-speed digital, DSP, and RF systems.
• Provide technical leadership and support in proposal efforts, including the development of customer-facing technical documentation and presentations. Assist in shaping the direction of projects during the capture phase.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to support customer calls, offering expert technical insights that align our capabilities with customer needs and market opportunities.
• Engage in feasibility studies and early-stage technical analysis, guiding the strategic direction of programs before formal contract awards.
• Act as the Pre-contract Chief Engineer, assisting in defining Statements of Work (SOW) and Requirements (Reqs) for contract definitization. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear and achievable technical specifications.
• Evaluate key technologies and make vs. buy decisions, balancing cost, performance, and strategic business goals.
• Lead the development of technical transfers from R&D into full product execution, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining product integrity.

Skills

Digital communications

DSP design

RF systems

System architecture

Technical leadership

Proposal support

Make vs buy decisions

FPGA design

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA design tools

PCB design tools

Simulation tools

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a highly skilled Digital Communications Architect with extensive experience in high-speed digital, DSP, RF systems, and satellite communications. You will drive new product concepts, provide technical leadership, and support business development including proposal responses.

The role requires leading capture activities and coordinating across cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.