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Job description
CesiumAstro is hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer — a full-time, based in Westminster, CO role. Apply directly on CesiumAstro's careers page below.
Staff Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem
Team: Digital & Mixed-Signal Electronics
Location: Westminster, CO
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: onsite
We are looking to add a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem development for our Element Satellite team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing electrical systems for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for designing and delivering the C&DH subsystem for high-volume, cutting-edge communication satellites. You will own the C&DH subsystem block diagram (in alignment with electrical architects), subsystem-level analysis, make-buy trades, trade studies for “buy” items, technical vendor interactions, subsystem Design Verification Testing (DVT), hardware delivery, and on-orbit support.
As a Satellite team member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with satellite architects and our internal component development team to create a long-term roadmap. You will be a key point of contact for satellite software, mechanical, and AI&T teams. You will provide creative solutions to complex problems to push the boundaries of spacecraft design.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems.
- Define and maintain C&DH subsystem architecture and interfaces.
- Conduct make/buy trades.
- Represent C&DH by interfacing with the satellite systems, mechanical, software, and AI&T teams.
- Collaborate on in-house solutions to advance satellite performance and manufacturability at scale.
- Make effective decisions given limited input and analysis while driving the team to produce and iterate hardware.
- Design and execute box-level and subsystem-level test plans for design verification testing, qualification testing, and/or acceptance testing.
- Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership and executives.
- Deliver reliable, performant space avionics system for spaceflight missions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in spacecraft electrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience.
- Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals.
- Understanding of the subsystems required in a spacecraft electrical system including processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding.
- Experience with successful rapid prototype, iteration, and flight delivery cycles.
- Proficiency in electrical system design and analysis, including electrical ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling.
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators to debug, test, and validate high-reliability electronics.
- Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such as data and memory budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management.
- Understanding of space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience with multiple distinct spacecraft electrical architectures that drives your vision for the next generation of spacecraft.
- Python, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages.
- Experience evaluating and testing hardware for effects due to TID, SEE, EMI, and relevant phenomena.
- Familiarity with environmental testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and TVAC.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Staff Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro?
The required skills for Staff Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro include: Electrical Engineering, Ethernet, Embedded Systems, Python, C++, Matlab.
What is the seniority level for Staff Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro?
Staff Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro is a Staff level position.
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