Staff Space Communication Systems Engineer - Stock Options

Cesiumastro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Communication Systems Engineer to lead system engineering for space-based communication payloads. You will develop architecture concepts, sub-system and payload designs, requirements, and CONOPS, coordinating across engineering, management, and manufacturing teams to drive complex programs to success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering for space technology and the ability to be the technical point of contact for our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads.
• Practical experience with antenna and RF systems.
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.
• Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities, with the capability to identify, assess, and resolve complex technical challenges and design issues.
• The ability to work well with multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Collaborate with the program management team to support project scheduling and coordination.
• Partner with program management to be the primary outward-facing team with external customers for technical baseline discussions.
• Act as the liaison between program management, engineering, and manufacturing ensuring effective and organized communications.
• Participate in the development of system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs.

Skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Communication Systems Engineer to lead system engineering for space-based communication payloads. You will develop architecture concepts, sub-system and payload designs, requirements, and CONOPS, coordinating across engineering, management, and manufacturing teams to drive complex programs to success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering for space technology and the ability to be the technical point of contact for our