Technical Product Manager - Developer Platforms

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

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 engineer to lead the development and evolution of our software-defined radio (SDR) and space communications development kits. This role is responsible for delivering a seamless and powerful developer experience across our hardware development kits, board support packages (BSPs), firmware enablement tools, documentation, and source code distribution. You will operate at the intersection of hardware, embedded software, product design, and customer enablement, ensuring our platforms are robust, intuitive, and ready for mission-critical applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in embedded systems or FPGA-based platforms
Strong experience with board support packages (BSPs), embedded Linux, or RTOS environments
Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with firmware development workflows
Experience with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and source code release management
Strong understanding of hardware/software interfaces in FPGA or SDR systems
Ability to think from the customer’s perspective and design intuitive engineering workflows

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with SDR, RF systems, or space communications hardware
Proven track record designing SDKs or developer platforms
Familiarity with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux build systems
Experience writing technical documentation for external customers
Experience supporting external engineering teams or customers
Knowledge of export control and secure code distribution practices

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end developer experience for SDR and space communications development kits
Define and maintain board support packages (BSPs) for customer firmware development
Architect and manage source code distribution strategy (versioning, access control, packaging, licensing)
Design intuitive workflows for customer firmware bring-up, integration, and validation
Develop and maintain example projects, reference designs, and integration guides
Lead documentation strategy including user guides, API references, release notes, and onboarding materials
Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, embedded, and applications engineering teams to ensure cohesive platform delivery
Gather customer feedback and translate it into actionable product improvements
Drive improvements in usability, tooling, and automation
Ensure reproducibility, maintainability, and quality across releases