CesiumAstro · 2 days ago
Engineering Manager, RF Hardware
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCesiumAstro is a pioneering company in the development of communication systems for aerospace applications. They are seeking an Engineering Manager, RF Hardware to lead RF teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and design consistency across multiple product lines while contributing technical expertise to RF hardware designs.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain technical integrity and engineering excellence for RF electronics development across the company
Establish, mature, scale, and enforce engineer-friendly RF hardware development processes, including analysis and simulation templates, schematic design standards, layout best practices, and design and review checklists
Lead and participate in rigorous design reviews, ensuring appropriate subject matter expert (SME) engagement
Apply strong working knowledge of adjacent disciplines—power electronics, digital electronics, mechanical engineering, and firmware/software—to ensure board- and system-level success
Contribute directly to board-level and unit-level RF hardware designs as needed
Lead or support critical debug efforts across development and production phases
Ensure RF hardware designs are buildable and testable at scale using DFM and DFT best practices
Drive disciplined handoff from engineering to manufacturing through close collaboration with manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and production test engineering
Ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and scalability requirements for production environments
Lead RF component selection strategies aligned with product requirements, customer needs, and industry trends
Manage RF supplier relationships and technology roadmaps to support long-term product evolution
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure component availability, risk mitigation, and cost awareness
Build, scale, and lead a high-performing RF hardware engineering team
Advocate for realistic schedules, then hold the team accountable to delivery commitments
Lead hiring activities, including writing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and making hire/no-hire decisions
Establish clear development paths and growth opportunities for high-performing engineers
Address performance issues promptly and constructively
Actively close skill gaps through hands-on contribution or targeted hiring
Provide one-on-one coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance
Serve as a key contributor to early-stage engineering execution planning, including collaboration with Business Development
Drive design commonality and reuse across products to accelerate execution and reduce risk
Plan and manage budgets related to staffing, capital equipment, and design/analysis software
Maintain strong working relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
Minimum of 7-9 years of progressive RF hardware engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing, including 1–3 years in leadership/management experience
Demonstrated deep expertise in RF hardware design at the board and system levels
Strong understanding of RF components, system architectures, and signal integrity principles
Working knowledge of power electronics, digital electronics, mechanical integration, and firmware interactions
Experience supporting design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and transition from development to production
Proven ability to conduct rigorous technical reviews, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively across disciplines
Ability to balance technical rigor with execution speed in a fast-paced development environment
Proficiency with RF simulation and analysis tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent
Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience using collaboration and documentation platforms for cross-functional engineering teams
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
$655.24MKey Investors
Trousdale VenturesExport-Import Bank of the United StatesAirbus Ventures,Forever Ventures
2026-02-02Series C· $270M
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
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