Staff Electrical Engineer - Satellite C&DH Subsystem - $10K Sign On Bonus

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At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for this position.

We are looking to add a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem development for our Element Satellite team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing electrical systems for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for designing and delivering the C&DH subsystem for high-volume, cutting-edge communication satellites. You will own the C&DH subsystem block diagram (in alignment with electrical architects), subsystem-level analysis, make-buy trades, trade studies for "buy" items, technical vendor interactions, subsystem Design Verification Testing (DVT), hardware delivery, and on-orbit support.

As a Satellite team member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with satellite architects and our internal component development team to create a long-term roadmap. You will be a key point of contact for satellite software, mechanical, and AI&T teams. You will provide creative solutions to complex problems to push the boundaries of spacecraft design.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems.
• Define and maintain C&DH subsystem architecture and interfaces.
• Conduct make/buy trades.
• Represent C&DH by interfacing with the satellite systems, mechanical, software, and AI&T teams.
• Collaborate on in-house solutions to advance satellite performance and manufacturability at scale.
• Make effective decisions given limited input and analysis while driving the team to produce and iterate hardware.
• Design and execute box-level and subsystem-level test plans for design verification testing, qualification testing, and/or acceptance testing.
• Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership and executives.
• Deliver reliable, performant space avionics system for spaceflight missions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in spacecraft electrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience.
• Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Understanding of the subsystems required in a spacecraft electrical system including processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding.
• Experience with successful rapid prototype, iteration, and flight delivery cycles.
• Proficiency in electrical system design and analysis, including electrical ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators to debug, test, and validate high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such as data and memory budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management.
• Understanding of space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with multiple distinct spacecraft electrical architectures that drives your vision for the next generation of spacecraft.
• Python, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages.
• Experience evaluating and testing hardware for effects due to TID, SEE, EMI, and relevant phenomena.
• Familiarity with environmental testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and TVAC.