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CesiumAstro · Westminster, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The Skylark product line focuses on rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications, spanning high-power ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity.

As Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead systems engineering activities to define, develop, integrate, verify, and support complex aerospace systems throughout their lifecycle. You will translate mission objectives, customer requirements, and system architecture into technical solutions that enable successful system integration and mission execution.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, integration and test, mission operations, and program management teams. You will provide technical leadership from concept development through design, integration, verification, launch, and operational support.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system verification and validation strategies, including verification methods (test, analysis, demonstration, and inspection), acceptance criteria, and verification levels aligned with program requirements.
  • Define verification configurations including hardware, software, firmware, and test environments.
  • Develop and maintain verification documentation, verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM), requirements traceability matrices, and verification evidence packages.
  • Partner with Integration and Test teams to plan, coordinate, and support system integration and verification activities.
  • Evaluate test results, resolve technical discrepancies, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  • Support technical planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, staffing assessments, and engineering execution activities.
  • Prioritize systems engineering activities to meet technical, cost, schedule, and program milestones.
  • Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, customer meetings, and engineering milestone activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers on systems engineering best practices, requirements development, traceability, verification, and technical documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, systems engineering rigor, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful program execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and systems development lifecycle.
  • Experience developing, managing, and verifying system and subsystem requirements.
  • Knowledge of systems architecture, interface management, systems integration, and configuration management.
  • Understanding of verification, validation, and systems integration processes.
  • Ability to interpret customer requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and technical specifications to develop engineering solutions.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with spacecraft mission planning, launch support, and on-orbit operations.
  • Experience supporting spacecraft system integration, mission readiness, and operational activities.
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.

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

U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee status required to comply with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations. Eligible applicants must be able to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.