CesiumAstro · 5 hours ago
Principal Communication Systems Engineer II
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
11+ years expCesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of innovative communication systems for space applications. They are seeking a Principal Communication Systems Engineer II to lead the development of space architecture concepts and coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
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
Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response
Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture
Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces
Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals
Lead development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction
Lead analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability
Qualification
Required
To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Master's or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering
11+ years of experience in space communications
Very strong background in communication theory
Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts
Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines
Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS)
Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++)
Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
Experience with optical communications systems
Ability to hold a security clearance
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
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
The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management
Benefits
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Company
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$385.24MKey Investors
Export-Import Bank of the United StatesTrousdale VenturesAirbus Ventures
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
2024-02-13Series Unknown· $30M
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