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CesiumAstro · 2 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer I

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $151K/yr

4+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I to lead full-stack hardware development for complex electronics modules, contributing directly to the success of the business in a challenging and impactful startup environment.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Own the digital and mixed-signal portions of complex RF electronics, such as phased array control circuitry

Design circuits with FPGAs, processors, microcontrollers, and other complex programmable targets

Design mixed-signal electronics ranging from software-defined radios to telemetry subsystems

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, sometimes working with a PCB Designer

Complete analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis

Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new electronics modules

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

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

Mentor junior 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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringBoard-level electronics designHigh-reliability electronicsPCB layoutSignal integrity analysisAltium DesignerFPGAsMicrocontrollersMentoring junior engineersWorking knowledge of softwareWorking knowledge of mechanicalCommunication skills

Required

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

Minimum of 4 years of industry or university research experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test

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

Experience owning the design phase of circuits or boards, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design

Experience delivering subcircuit or board designs to production and deployment

Experience performing complex PCB layout, such as high-density interconnect (HDI) and high-speed digital or power electronics

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

Working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical

Proficiency in electronics design tools such as Altium

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

Excellent written and spoken communication skills