Principal Spacecraft Communication Systems Engineer I

AtCesiumAstro 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.

Build. Iterate. Fly.

We are building iterating and getting to spacefast. Our team thrives on action. We leverage deep experience in the space industry with engineering reimagined for speed and agility. We design test and deploy real systems that fly. If you want to own critical communications for a satellite mission keep reading.

Were looking for builders problem-solvers and system thinkers. As a Principal Spacecraft Communication Systems Engineer I you will own the design configuration and operation of the satellites space-to-ground TT&Csystems. You will define how the satellite communicates with the ground in both nominal and off-nominal conditions ensuring reliable command telemetry and fault recovery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering experience in space technology and the ability to be the technical point of contact for a major spacecraft subsystem. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams raise issues at the program level and drive complex programs to success. We are looking for independent self-starters who are comfortable identifying problems and using their expertise to pathfind solutions.

$142000 - $189500 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.