Staff Communication Systems Engineer Verified today

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Staff Communication Systems Engineer to join our Melbourne, FL team.

What you will do

• Define requirements by evaluating customer and operational needs, integrating technical parameters, and assuring compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Develop space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, and high-level software and hardware system architecture design.
• Create requirements development, analysis, decomposition, and concept of operations (CONOPS) documentation.
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate activities across multidiscipline engineering teams and raise issues at the program level.
• Act as primary technical liaison between program management, engineering, manufacturing, and external customers for technical baseline discussions.
• Partner with program management to support project scheduling and coordination.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.
• Identify and resolve issues that may impede engineering team progress.
• Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within programs.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads.
• Practical experience with antenna and RF systems.
• Experience working with product and component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities with capability to identify, assess, and resolve complex technical challenges and design issues.
• Ability to work well with multifunctional teams.

Employment terms

Full-time position. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State in accordance with U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations.

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