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CesiumAstro · 5 days ago

Principal Antenna Design Engineer I

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

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms. They are seeking a Principal Antenna Design Engineer I to design, simulate, build, and test high-frequency antennas, contributing to advanced RF hardware development for aerospace applications.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for antenna designs from initial concept through requirements definition, topology selection, detailed design, analysis, optimization, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products
The work will include many aspects of phased array communication systems, including RF front-ends, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas
Present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team
Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Qualification

Antenna design3D electromagnetic simulationPhased array systemsElectrical EngineeringEDA toolsLab instrumentsWritten communicationVerbal communication

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
Health
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life
Disability
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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