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CesiumAstro · Westminster, CO · Electronics · first seen 2026-10-02
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CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and space platforms. We're seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to architect, build, and manage our FlatSat infrastructure.

The FlatSat is not a lab bench, but a system nearly as complex as the flight vehicle itself. It integrates flight hardware, avionics, software, ground systems, and GSE into a complete mission representation. In this role, you own planning, execution, and continuous evolution of this infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

  • Define architecture, configuration, and roadmap for the FlatSat environment
  • Develop system-level integration plans covering flight hardware, avionics, software, and ground interfaces
  • Ensure the FlatSat accurately represents mission configuration and operational scenarios
  • Establish infrastructure to support full mission simulations and end-to-end testing
  • Design and sometimes personally build custom Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test interfaces
  • Oversee mechanical, electrical, and network integration of FlatSat hardware
  • Define power, communications, data handling, and environmental support architecture
  • Ensure maintainability, scalability, and reliability of the FlatSat system
  • Plan and execute system integration campaigns
  • Coordinate across flight software, hardware, RF, payload, and ground teams
  • Enable regression testing, mission rehearsals, anomaly reproduction, and validation testing
  • Drive configuration management and documentation discipline
  • Establish procedures for safe operations, access control, and hardware handling
  • Manage upgrades and configuration changes as flight hardware evolves
  • Track risks, integration issues, and system limitations
  • Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, and mission readiness reviews

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 15 years of experience in spacecraft integration, systems engineering, or hardware/software test environments
  • Hands-on experience working with satellite subsystems and avionics
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft power, communications, command and data handling, and ground interfaces
  • Experience designing or supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or integration testbeds
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system diagrams
  • Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving technical environments

Preferred Experience

  • Experience leading integration efforts for small satellite or spacecraft programs
  • Experience designing custom GSE
  • Familiarity with FlatSat or spacecraft system test campaigns, including Hardware-in-the-Loop labs (HIL/HWIL)
  • Knowledge of RF and payload integration
  • Experience supporting environmental test or mission rehearsals
  • Background in high-reliability or mission-critical systems

Full-time employment offers company stock options and benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.