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Full-Time

Principal Software Design Engineer I

Posted on 10/1/2024

CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

51-200 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Expert

Austin, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Product Design
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in software development with a Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 7 years with a Masters.
  • Experience in developing multiple flight software systems
  • Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems and hardware (such as motors, power distribution units, etc.).
  • Programming experience in C or C++.
  • Experience in interfacing a variety of open-source software to create an integrated system.
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
  • Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • As a technical leader, design and implement software to build and integrate mission systems including satellites, ground stations, and mission operations centers.
  • Architect, design, develop, code, test, debug, and document space system software.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing expertise on space software systems throughout CesiumAstro.
  • Review code and system designs.
  • Analyze code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
  • Integrate and validate new product designs.
  • Provide expert guidance to direct product design.
  • Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance.
  • Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support.
  • Interface with hardware design and development engineers.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • Assess third-party and open-source software.

CesiumAstro develops compact and efficient communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and scalable, optimizing Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) for aerospace needs. The company also offers a range of products including a software-defined radio, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, and a compact DC-to-DC converter. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by providing modular hardware and software solutions that can be customized for specific missions, catering to clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication payloads by leveraging advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$120.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

45%

2 year growth

87%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $65 million Series B+ funding round led by Trousdale Ventures provides significant financial backing for expansion and product development.
  • Selection by Rocket Lab to provide multi-beam Ka-band communications payloads for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation highlights CesiumAstro's industry leadership.
  • Founder and CEO Shey Sabripour's appointment to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium Executive Committee underscores the company's influence and leadership in the aerospace sector.

What critics are saying

  • The lawsuit alleging trade secret misappropriation by a former executive could lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The niche market of space-based radio technology is highly competitive, with only a handful of companies working at the cutting edge, increasing the pressure to continuously innovate.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro's focus on compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications sets it apart in the aerospace market, where size, weight, power, and cost are critical factors.
  • Their modular hardware and software building blocks offer seamless integration for mission-specific payload configurations, providing a unique value proposition.
  • The company's utilization of the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of innovation, offering affordable solutions with a first-mover advantage.