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CesiumAstro · 1 day ago

Senior Electronics Design Engineer II - Phased Array

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$143K/yr - $174K/yr

6+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in communication systems for aerospace applications, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer II to join their Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. The role involves leading hardware development for complex electronics modules and systems, with opportunities for technical leadership and hands-on work throughout the development process.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design of complex electronics modules and small systems, from concept and architecture through schematic, layout, test, and production

This role focuses on digital and mixed-signal hardware development for space applications. Product lines include state-of-the-art software-defined radios (SDRs), single-board computers (SBCs), and control & telemetry subsystems for complex phased array antenna payloads

Lead small teams of hardware engineers to develop new products with multiple electronics modules

Develop hardware architecture and write hardware requirements for systems of moderate complexity

Perform detailed and complete schematic design for complex boards, ranging from key components to supporting passives

Perform detailed PCB layout in Altium Designer for complex boards, often working with a PCB Designer

Complete board-level and box-level analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis, and guide interpretation of results

Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new hardware and systems

Perform bring-up and key verification testing of modules and small integrated systems, often working with a technician to complete validation

Release modules and assemblies to production, working with the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams

Mentor junior and senior engineers to build technical understanding and professional development

Use working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, to streamline development of electronics modules and systems

Qualification

Digital electronics designMixed-signal electronicsPCB layoutSignal integrity analysisAltium DesignerFPGA implementationHigh-speed digital designDesign verificationRoot cause analysisLab experienceTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test

Significant experience designing electronics with rigor, in teams that value thorough analysis and testing. Aerospace design experience preferred but not required

Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics, such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems. Experience with high-speed digital (e.g. 10+ Gbps SerDes) and SDR applications are preferred but not required

Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design

Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment

Expertise in PCB layout, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing

Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx

Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and design reviews

Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that guides hardware design and system design

Expert-level proficiency in electronics design tools such as Altium

Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Preferred

8+ years of professional electronics design experience

Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects

Expertise in high-speed digital electronics (e.g. 10+ Gbps SerDes), including signal integrity simulation and lab verification, SerDes optimization (e.g. emphasis and drive level), and high-speed interconnect solutions

Expertise in software-defined radio (SDR) applications

Direct experience designing high-reliability electronics for space or defense applications, including part derating, worst-case analysis, and thermal constraints

Design for space radiation environments