Staff Electrical Engineer I - CDH Verified today
About the Role
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. You will join the Internal Missions team to lead spacecraft electronics and hardware development for advanced LEO satellites.
You will be responsible for the complete electrical system lifecycle: concepts, roadmaps, architecture trade studies, block diagrams, hardware design, manufacturing, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. Your work spans serial communications and Ethernet networking, EMI mitigation, wiring, and electrical and data interfaces between all spacecraft subsystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems
- Interface between the technical team and systems engineering
- Define and maintain subsystem architecture and interfaces
- Conduct make/buy trades and architect in-house solutions
- Make effective decisions given limited input while driving the team to produce and iterate hardware
- Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership
- Deliver reliable, performant space avionics systems for spaceflight missions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 8 years of industry experience in spacecraft electrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting (Master's degree may count as two years)
- Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals
- Understanding of spacecraft electrical subsystems: processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding
- Experience with rapid prototype, iteration, and flight delivery cycles
- Proficiency in electrical system design and analysis: electrical ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, signal generators) for debug, test, and validation
- Knowledge of satellite electrical system concepts: data and memory budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management
- Deep understanding of space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations
- Familiarity with embedded systems and bare-metal microprocessor programming
- Familiarity with control systems and PMSM/BLDC motor control algorithms
- Experience with multiple distinct spacecraft electrical architectures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Python, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages
- Experience evaluating and testing hardware for TID, SEE, EMI, and related phenomena
- Familiarity with environmental testing: thermal, shock, vibration, and TVAC
- Familiarity with ADS SI/PI or similar Signal Integrity/Power Integrity analysis tools
Employment Terms
Full-time position. U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee status required to conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations. You must be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Full-time employment includes company stock options and benefits: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.