Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At Cesium Astro, 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, Cesium Astro is the place for you.

We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.

We are looking to add an Electrical Engineer II to our team. In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle design and implementation of board-level and system-level electronics hardware for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer II who is self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn. You will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating a wide range of electronic systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electronics hardware development.
• Experience with PCB layout and the core principles of board design.
• Knowledge of lab instruments, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Involvement in technical trade studies on issues such as IC/component selection and circuit implementation.
• Ability to convey complex electrical systems through variety of documentation, including block diagrams.
• Experience with microcontrollers and/or FPGA based systems.
• Experience using LTSpice for circuit and/or system level simulations.
• Write and execute test procedures for design verification and acceptance.
• Willingness to take on variety of difficult technical problems and implement complete solution.
• Perform detailed and complete schematic design for complex boards, ranging from key components to supporting passives.
• Proficiency with electronics design (EDA) tools such as Altium, Kicad, Xpedition.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Simulation and analysis experience such as power integrity, signal integrity, or worst-case circuit analysis.
• Familiar with derating standards and guidelines.
• Programming fundamentals (C/C++, Python, etc.).

$113,000 - $136,000 a year

Cesium Astro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Cesium Astro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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