Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem - $10K Sign On Bonus
About The Position
CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to execute Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem development for its Element Satellite team. The position is responsible for designing and delivering the C&DH subsystem for communication satellites, including ownership of the subsystem block diagram in alignment with electrical architects, subsystem-level analysis, make-buy and trade studies, technical vendor interactions, design verification testing, hardware delivery, and on-orbit support. The engineer will work on a small team developing satellites and will serve as a key point of contact for satellite software, mechanical, and AI&T teams. The role involves developing creative solutions to spacecraft design challenges and contributing to reliable, high-performing avionics systems for spaceflight missions. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years of industry experience in spacecraft electrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting; a Master's degree may count as two years of experience.
- Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals.
- Experience with spacecraft electrical subsystems, including processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding.
- Experience in electrical system design and analysis, including electrical ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling.
- Hands-on experience using laboratory 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.
- Exposure to space electronics supply chains, production issues, test processes, and flight operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must meet U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages.
- Experience with successful rapid-prototype, iteration, and flight-delivery cycles.
- Experience evaluating and testing hardware for effects due to TID, SEE, EMI, and related phenomena.
- Familiarity with environmental testing, including thermal, shock, vibration, and TVAC.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems.
- Define and maintain C&DH subsystem architecture and interfaces.
- Conduct make-buy trades and trade studies for items selected for purchase.
- Represent C&DH while interfacing with satellite systems, mechanical, software, and AI&T teams.
- Collaborate on in-house solutions to improve satellite performance and manufacturability at scale.
- Make effective decisions with 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, qualification, and/or acceptance testing.
- Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership and executives.
- Deliver reliable, performant space avionics systems for spaceflight missions.
- Own subsystem-level analysis, technical vendor interactions, hardware delivery, and on-orbit support.
Benefits
- Company stock options.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- HSA and FSA plans.
- Life and disability plans.
- Retirement plans.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
