Principal Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM

1w1 week ago

CesiumAstro

Westminster, US · Full-time · $170,000 – $240,000

About this role

At CesiumAstro, we develop out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. The Skylark product line focuses on rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas for terrestrial and airborne applications. Programs span high-power ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity.

In this role, own the full lifecycle of board-level and system-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. As a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer, drive electrical design, test, and overall program direction. Require strong attention to detail, rigorous design reviews, and understanding of industry standards.

Work in a dynamic, cross-functional startup environment that encourages hands-on, interactive, and autonomous contributions. Engage across the organization with passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking teams. Pride in learning, developing, and tackling leading-edge challenges together.

Join to develop electrical systems for communications satellites in a rapidly evolving space and aviation sector. Contribute to innovative solutions from concept through production and deployment. Ideal for those thriving in startup pace with deep technical impact.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test
Significant experience designing electronics with rigor in teams that value thorough analysis and testing
Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems
Expertise in PCB layout including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing
Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx
Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of board-level and system-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems
Conduct trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design for complex board-level electronics
Deliver hardware designs through production and deployment
Perform PCB layout including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing
Run board-level signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx
Debug hardware, perform root cause analysis, and lead design reviews
Design point-of-load power converters for digital boards
Lead small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects