Staff Space Communications Systems Engineer — Lead, Programs

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Generous benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Communication Systems Engineer to join our Melbourne, FL team. You will lead system engineering for space-based communication payloads, architect concepts, CONOPS, and risk assessment, coordinating across engineering and manufacturing.

As the technical lead, you will guide requirements development, interfaces, and risk mitigation while collaborating with external customers. This startup-like environment emphasizes rapid delivery and continuous improvement, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 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 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

System engineering

RF systems

Technical communication

Multifunctional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Communication Systems Engineer to join our Melbourne, FL team. You will lead system engineering for space-based communication payloads, architect concepts, CONOPS, and risk assessment, coordinating across engineering and manufacturing.

As the technical lead, you will guide requirements development, interfaces, and risk mitigation while collaborating with external customers. This startup-like environment emphasizes rapid delivery and continuous improvement, with