Staff Electrical Engineer: Space Avionics & C&DH Lead

CesiumAstro, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 165.000 - 199.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the C&DH subsystem for its Element Satellite team in a hands-on, startup-like environment. You will own subsystem design, verification, and delivery for high-volume satellite programs, collaborating with satellite architects and cross-functional teams.

You will drive make/buy trades, support on-orbit operations, and communicate complex technical concepts to leadership while ensuring reliability and performance of spacecraft electrical

Formación

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in spacecraft electrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Understanding of spacecraft electrical subsystems including processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding.
• Experience with rapid prototype, iteration, and flight delivery cycles.
• Proficiency in electrical system design and analysis, including ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments to debug, test, and validate high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such as data and memory budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management.
• Understanding of space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Direct technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems.
• Define and maintain C&DH subsystem architecture and interfaces.
• Conduct make/buy trades.
• Represent C&DH by interfacing with satellite systems, mechanical, software, and AI&T teams.
• Collaborate on in-house solutions to advance satellite performance and manufacturability at scale.
• Make effective decisions given limited input and analysis while driving the team to produce and iterate hardware.
• Design and execute box-level and subsystem-level test plans for design verification, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership and executives.
• Deliver reliable, performant space avionics system for spaceflight missions.

Conocimientos

C++

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Educación

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Herramientas

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Electronic loads

Signal generators

Descripción del empleo

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the C&DH subsystem for its Element Satellite team in a hands-on, startup-like environment. You will own subsystem design, verification, and delivery for high-volume satellite programs, collaborating with satellite architects and cross-functional teams.

You will drive make/buy trades, support on-orbit operations, and communicate complex technical concepts to leadership while ensuring reliability and performance of spacecraft electrical