Senior Space Hardware Architect & Team Leader

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer II to lead complex electronics design for satellites and aerospace systems. This role requires extensive experience in high-reliability electronics, PCB layout, and the ability to mentor other engineers.

The successful candidate will contribute to full-stack development, from concept to production, and will be pivotal in ensuring design rigor within a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits include generous health coverage, stock options, and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of experience in board-level electronics design.
• Experience with high-reliability electronics for space or defense applications.
• Expertise in PCB layout and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of complex electronics modules.
• Lead teams to develop new products and provide subject matter expertise.
• Perform detailed schematic design and PCB layout.

Skills

PCB layout expertise

High-reliability electronics design

Communication skills

Hardware architecture design

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Ansys SIwave

Mentor Hyperlynx

Job description

CesiumAstro, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer II to lead complex electronics design for satellites and aerospace systems. This role requires extensive experience in high-reliability electronics, PCB layout, and the ability to mentor other engineers.

The successful candidate will contribute to full-stack development, from concept to production, and will be pivotal in ensuring design rigor within a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits include generous health coverage, stock options, and a commitment to equal opportunity.