Full-Time

Principal Communication Systems Engineer II

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$190k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Westminster, CO, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Westminster, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
FPGA
Requirements
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 11+ years of experience in space communications.
  • Very strong background in communication theory.
  • Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts.
  • Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
  • Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
  • Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++).
  • Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
  • Experience with optical communications systems.
  • Ability to hold a security clearance.
  • Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.
  • Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
  • Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
  • Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
  • Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
  • Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
  • Lead development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction.
  • Lead analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
  • Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

CesiumAstro creates compact communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and efficient, meeting industry standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). These systems include modular hardware and software components that can be customized for specific missions, making them suitable for clients like NASA. Unlike competitors, CesiumAstro focuses on using advanced semiconductor technologies to offer affordable and scalable solutions. The company's goal is to provide mission-ready communication payloads that enhance the capabilities of space missions.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

51%

2 year growth

105%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense's focus on LEO constellations benefits CesiumAstro's Vireo payload.
  • The rise of dual-use technologies expands markets for CesiumAstro's Element platform.

What critics are saying

  • Intellectual property theft poses a risk, as seen in the lawsuit against Erik Luther.
  • Emergence of AnySignal as a competitor indicates increasing market competition.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may pressure CesiumAstro for rapid growth.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro offers compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications.
  • Their products set a new standard for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C).
  • The company provides modular hardware and software for mission-specific payload configurations.

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