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Electrical Engineer

CesiumAstro

On-site
Austin, TX
Full-time
Entry
2+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 50m ago

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Job description

CesiumAstro is hiring a Electrical Engineer — a full-time, based in Austin, TX role. Apply directly on CesiumAstro's careers page below.

Electrical Engineer I

Team: Digital & Mixed-Signal Electronics

Location: Austin, TX

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an Electrical Engineer I role on the spacecraft team. You will perform PCB-level implementation, translating spacecraft requirements into robust hardware designs while ensuring alignment with overall system performance, reliability, and mission objectives. You will own board-level development from design through production while contributing to subsystem definition, integration, and troubleshooting across the full spacecraft lifecycle. 

Mentorship and growth are key to long-term success. The successful candidate will be surrounded by more experienced engineers in hardware as well as software, FPGAs, thermal, mechanical, and other fields. Rapid technical and professional growth is both encouraged and expected. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. 
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in electronics hardware development.
  • Proficiency in electronics design (EDA) tools such as Altium and experience with PCB layout.
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators. 
  • Experience creating and editing block diagrams to represent system or board functionality.
  • Ability to conduct trade studies on part selection or technical direction taking input from others.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills to work with broader cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent electrical engineering fundamentals with an understanding of how to apply them to novel tasks.
  • Willingness to take on challenges and dig into difficult problems and stick with them until they are solved 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Simulation and analysis experience such as power integrity, signal integrity, or worst-case circuit analysis.
  • Experience using LTSpice for circuit and/or system level simulations.
  • Advanced university coursework in analog, digital, RF, or power electronics hardware.
  • Experience with microcontroller or FPGA based systems.
  • Programming fundamentals (C/C++, Python, etc.). 
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and understanding of how to design to mitigate these effects.
  • Relevant extracurricular involvement such as engineering competition teams. 
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro?

The required skills for Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro include: Electrical Engineering, C, C++, Python.

What is the seniority level for Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro?

Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro is a Entry level position.

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