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CesiumAstro · 3 months ago

Principal Antenna Design Engineer I

positionWestminster, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $200K/yr
date9+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneering company in communication systems for satellites, UAVs, and airborne platforms, seeking a Principal Antenna Design Engineer I. The role involves designing, simulating, building, and testing high-frequency antennas, with responsibilities spanning from concept to in-orbit support of products.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Design antenna systems from initial concept through requirements definition, topology selection, detailed design, analysis, optimization, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support
Work on phased array communication systems, including RF front-ends, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas
Present engineering design review materials to customers and executive team
Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Qualification

Antenna design3D electromagnetic simulationPhased array designElectrical EngineeringEDA toolsLab instrumentsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited university or institution
Minimum of 9 years of industry or university research experience in antenna design, analysis, optimization, fabrication, and test
Phased array design and development
Expert-level proficiency in 3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST or HFSS
Strong experience with EDA tools such as Altium
Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Antenna design in frequency bands above 20 GHz
Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification
EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques

Benefits

Company stock options
Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans

Company

CesiumAstro

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CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.cesiumastro.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$185.24M
Key Investors
Trousdale VenturesAirbus Ventures
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
2024-02-13Series Unknown· $30M
2023-01-26Series Unknown· $2.09M

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