CesiumAstro · 20 hours ago
Principal Ground Station Architect
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$217K/yr - $265K/yr
15+ years expCesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of innovative communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Principal Ground Station Architect to lead the design and evolution of end-to-end space and ground system architectures, ensuring coherence and alignment with mission requirements.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain CesiumAstro’s end-to-end architecture spanning satellite platforms, communications payloads, ground stations, and associated software systems
Provide architectural leadership and frameworks for system definition, development, integration, verification, and lifecycle evolution
Translate customer, mission, and business requirements into clear system architectures, interfaces, and engineering specifications
Analyze interactions between satellites, payloads, ground infrastructure, networks, and software services, assessing the impact of design changes and new capabilities
Define and maintain accurate, complete, and accessible architecture documentation, including Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), system diagrams, and interface definitions
Partner with engineering and product teams to develop technology roadmaps, align development plans, and ensure cohesive integration across space and ground segments
Perform system-level analysis using modeling, simulation, data analysis, and trade studies to evaluate performance, cost, risk, and scalability
Lead technical evaluations of new capabilities, products, and architectures to deliver cost-effective, high-performance solutions aligned with customer and business objectives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to solve complex technical challenges and support customer engagements
Contribute to proposal development, technical reviews, and strategic planning activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
15-19 years of relevant experience in space systems, satellite communications, or related aerospace domains
Strong expertise in space system architectures, including satellite platforms, communications payloads, ground stations, and networked systems
Experience defining system-level requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics across complex, multi-domain architectures
Demonstrated experience developing and documenting CONOPS and system architectures for space missions
Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in resource-constrained environments
U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work on ITAR-regulated programs
Preferred
Experience with satellite communications systems, including RF payloads, phased array antennas, and/or ground terminal architectures
Familiarity with digital signal processing, networking, and software-defined systems
Experience with cloud-based architectures, distributed systems, and virtualized environments
Background in modeling and simulation, system optimization, or advanced algorithm development
Experience working with government and/or commercial aerospace customers
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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