Senior Space RF Systems Architect

Woven; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a highly skilled Communications Systems Architect to own end-to-end communication system solutions for customer missions and new business pursuits. You will translate mission needs into an architecture spanning antennas, RF, digital processing, and interfaces.

The role requires deep expertise in one or more communications domains and the ability to lead cross-functional teams from engagement through execution. Strong system-level perspective is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience developing complex communication systems and leading architecture.
• Deep technical expertise in at least one communications domain (theory, RF, antennas, or digital processing).
• Experience translating customer needs into executable engineering solutions and leading customer-facing discussions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical solutions as the primary technical architect for customer pursuits.
• Define communication system architectures spanning antennas, RF front ends, digital processing, modems, and interfaces.
• Lead system-level trades balancing performance, cost, and risk.
• Translate mission needs into differentiated technical solutions with customers and Business Development.
• Lead architectural trades and drive system-level decisions across SWaP, cost, and schedule.
• Shape product strategy and identify opportunities to reuse existing tech or develop new capabilities.
• Transition solutions from pursuit to execution with clear architecture and rationale.

Skills

Communication theory

Signal processing

RF systems

Antenna/Phased arrays

System architecture leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a highly skilled Communications Systems Architect to own end-to-end communication system solutions for customer missions and new business pursuits. You will translate mission needs into an architecture spanning antennas, RF, digital processing, and interfaces.

The role requires deep expertise in one or more communications domains and the ability to lead cross-functional teams from engagement through execution. Strong system-level perspective is essential.