Senior Staff Space Systems Project Engineer

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits package

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Staff Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional engineering efforts for aerospace and space systems. You will manage schedules, budgets, and risks, coordinating teams across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to meet customer and internal milestones.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace project experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive complex programs to completion.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 12 years of industry experience in engineering or project management.
• Proficiency with Project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira.
• Experience with aerospace systems life cycle from concept to production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, budgets, and risks across programs.
• Report status to program leadership and customers.
• Coordinate activities across engineering functions and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop engineering design review materials and proposals.
• Drive complex programs to successful completion.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Staff Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional engineering efforts for aerospace and space systems. You will manage schedules, budgets, and risks, coordinating teams across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to meet customer and internal milestones.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace project experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive complex programs to completion.