Staff Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem - $10K Sign On Bonus

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem development for its Element Satellite team. The engineer will design and deliver the C&DH subsystem for high-volume communications satellites, owning its block diagram in alignment with electrical architects, subsystem-level analysis, make-buy and buy-item trade studies, technical vendor interactions, design verification testing, hardware delivery, and on-orbit support. The role involves working on a small satellite team and collaborating with satellite architects and the internal component development team on a long-term roadmap. The engineer will be a key point of contact for satellite software, mechanical, and AI&T teams and will develop creative solutions to complex spacecraft design challenges. The position includes hands-on technical leadership from system definition through implementation, verification, and flight delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 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 spacecraft electrical system subsystems, 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 for debugging, testing, and validating 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 the space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must meet U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements: be a 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 multiple distinct spacecraft electrical architectures that informs a vision for next-generation spacecraft.
Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages.
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

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 while interfacing with satellite systems, mechanical, software, and AI&T teams.
Collaborate on in-house solutions to advance 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, trade studies for buy items, technical vendor interactions, subsystem DVT, hardware delivery, and on-orbit support.