Staff Electrical Engineer I - CDH

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

HSA and FSA

Job summary

CesiumAstro is a developer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space platforms. We seek a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems from concept through production and flight.

You will design spacecraft electronics, manage interfaces, and drive architecture trades while supporting test, qualification, and in-orbit operations for our rideshare satellite program.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems.
• Interface between the technical team and systems engineering.
• Define and maintain subsystem architecture and interfaces.
• Conduct make/buy trades.
• Architect and design in-house solutions.
• Make decisions to drive hardware iterations.
• Prepare and deliver technical communications to leadership.
• Deliver reliable, space avionics system for spaceflight missions.

Skills

Electrical system design

Embedded systems

lab instrumentation

Satellite architectures

Python/C++/MATLAB

Hardware debugging

Verbal communication

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

MS count as 2 years experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

ADS SI/PI

Job description

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add aStaff Electrical Engineer our Internal Missions team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing electrical systems for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you willbe responsible forspacecraft electronics and hardware through all stages of the development process for space systems. Your responsibilities will includeserial communications and Ethernet networking,EMI mitigation, wiring, and electrical and data interfaces between all spacecraft subsystems. The ideal candidate will be an electrical systems generalist motivated to deliver every aspect of the spacecraft electrical design, including test andproduction.

As aSatelliteteam member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You willbe responsible forelectrical concepts, roadmaps, architecture trade studies, block diagrams, electrical hardware design, manufacturing, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. You will provide creative solutions to complex problems to push the boundaries of spacecraft design.

Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the engineering team, program management to ensure the successful build and launch of our satellite.Element will be the largest, most powerful rideshare satellite in LEO.We’relaunching eight of them in the next four years, starting with our first launch this year.Together,our small team willdesign, build, and iterate to reduce mass and cost whileincreasing performance, reliability, and manufacturability of a new generation of satellites.Let’sbuild!

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems
• Interface between the technical team and systems engineering
• Define andmaintainsubsystem architecture and interfaces
• Conduct make/buy trades
• Architect and design in-house solutions
• Make effective decisions given limited input and analysis while driving the team to produce and iterate hardware
• Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership and executives
• Deliver reliable, performant space avionics system for spaceflight missions

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience inspacecraftelectrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience
• Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Understanding of the subsystems required in a spacecraft electrical system including processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding
• Experience with successful rapid prototype, iteration, and flight delivery cycles
• Proficiencyin electrical system design and analysis, including electrical ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators to debug, test, andvalidatehigh-reliability electronics
• Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such asdata and memory budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management
• Deep understanding of space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations
• Familiarity with embedded systems and bare-metal microprocessor programming
• Familiarity with control systems and PMSM/BLDC motor control algorithms
• Experience with multiple distinct spacecraft electrical architectures that drives your vision for the next generation of spacecraft
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Python, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages
• Experience evaluating and testing hardware for effects due to TID, SEE, EMI, and relevant phenomena
• Familiarity with environmental testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and TVAC
• Familiarity with ADS SI/PI or similar Signal Integrity / Power Integrity analysis tools

$158,000 - $189,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.