Senior Systems/Test Integration Engineer II

CesiumAstro • Westminster, CO

98d • $137,000 - $158,000

About The Position

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 seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems/Test Integration Engineer II to join our team. If you are excited about working in a startup environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing test procedures, conducting test operations onsite, and supporting system integration, and demonstrations at customer locations. This role involves configuring terminals, troubleshooting RF chains, optimizing link performance, and supporting both onsite laboratory and field integration activities. This role is critical in bridging the gap between system design and customer delivery, combining hands-on technical work with customer-facing responsibilities, making it ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in test development, system integration, or hardware validation.
• Strong understanding of RF systems, Modems and networking protocols.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware/software systems.
• Proven background in SATCOM link bring-up and testing (GEO, MEO or LEO).
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Training technicians and Operators to perform system integration/tests.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with customers in technical settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 30–40%).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or high-reliability systems.
• Familiarity with test automation tools, data acquisition systems, and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.).
• Knowledge of configuration management tools and processes.
• Working knowledge of operating RF test equipment, including Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Review, Interpret, and approve RF test data and results.
• Familiarity or hand-on experience with phased array testing and/or ESA testing.
• Ability to work independently or within a two-person team while offsite conducting field environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement system- and component-level test procedures.
• Execute functional, performance, and environmental tests to validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide corrective actions during test campaigns.
• Maintain and improve test infrastructure, setups, and equipment.
• Lead or support system-level bring-up activities both onsite and at customer facilities.
• Perform end-to-end bring-up and validation of SATCOM links (RF, modem, and network layers).
• Ensure proper configuration management and hardware/software integration.
• Validate interfaces and subsystems during integration campaigns.
• Travel to customer sites for system integration, bring-up, field trials, operational deployments and system validation.
• Conduct off-site demonstrations of systems, ensuring reliable performance in real-world scenarios.
• Act as a technical representative during field activities, providing feedback to internal teams.
• Generate test reports, system integration records, and integration documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, safety standards, and customer requirements.

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees