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CesiumAstro · 7 hours ago

Principal Communication Systems Engineer I

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

9+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a company that develops and pioneers communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer I to work on developing space architecture concepts, sub-system design, and to coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program 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

Qualification

Space technology experienceSystem engineeringAntennaRF systemsRequirements management toolsTechnical communication skillsAnalytical abilitiesProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field

A minimum of 9 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