Full-Time

Facilities Engineer

Posted on 1/29/2025

CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

The job is onsite in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Construction Management
Building Services Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience working in Facilities Engineering/Management, Project Management
  • Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described
  • Work experience in one or more of the building trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry)
  • Familiarity with construction management, fire safety requirements, and common construction codes
  • Must be computer literate
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Great project management and problem-solving skills
  • Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
  • Must have the ability and willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
  • Maintaining day-to-day facility operations ensuring our spaces are productive for our team and show-worthy for external visitors
  • Work directly with our functional management teams to understand their facility needs and provide solutions to support their needs
  • Identify and build relationships with facility and equipment vendors and contractors to support maintenance and upgrades
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with maintenance, janitorial staff, building management, landlords, inspectors, and other external partners
  • Oversee the coordination of contractors and vendors for installations and alterations to our facilities
  • Perform hands-on maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment including complex PCB manufacturing and test equipment
  • Perform a variety of carpentry, painting, electrical repair and maintenance duties
  • Assemble various types of furniture and equipment
  • Create and maintain preventative maintenance programs for our manufacturing and office and facilities
  • Provide facilities support and vendor/contractor coordination for remote facilities
  • Function as the project manager for major renovation projects including all aspects of architectural design, construction, timeline, and implementation logistics for all facilities
  • Partner with IT to ensure well-functioning facility access control systems, including video monitoring and security systems
  • Ensure cost effective solutions in line with organizational needs
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting multi-facility, multi-state organizations
  • Experience opening new facility locations, both office and manufacturing
  • Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety laws and regulations and experience supporting EH&S activities

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). The Nightingale Series offers a scalable architecture, while the CommPack provides low-profile communication capabilities. Additional products include the SDR-1001 software-defined radio, the SBC-1461 single-board computer, and the PCU-1C28 DC-to-DC converter. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by using advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies to offer affordable, mission-ready solutions tailored to clients like NASA. Their goal is to provide modular hardware and software that can be easily integrated for specific mission needs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$208.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • Growing interest in dual-use technologies benefits their flexible phased array systems.
  • Expansion of Space Development Agency initiatives offers supply opportunities for CesiumAstro.

What critics are saying

  • Intellectual property theft poses a risk, as seen in the lawsuit against Erik Luther.
  • Emergence of competitors like AnySignal increases competition in space-based radio technology.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if rounds fail.

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).
  • They provide modular hardware and software for mission-specific payload configurations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Aviation Week
Mar 16th, 2025
CesiumAstro Secures $55M for Satellite Development

CesiumAstro has secured a $55 million strategic funding increase from AFWERX to advance the development of its Element satellite, a multibeam active phased array satellite. The satellite, equipped with L-band and Ka-band payloads, is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Space Development Agency (SDA).

SatNow
Dec 4th, 2024
CesiumAstro and Axiom Space Collaborates to Develop Advanced Spacesuit Technology

CesiumAstro and Axiom Space collaborates to develop advanced spacesuit technology.

Military & Aerospace Electronics
Oct 2nd, 2024
CesiumAstro announces dual-use Element flexible phased array satellite

AUSTIN, Texas - CesiumAstro in Austin, Texas has unveiled its new satellite platform, Element, designed for use in defense and commercial sectors.

Business Wire
Jun 19th, 2024
Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures Leads CesiumAstro Series B+ Funding Round

Trousdale Ventures, a global venture capital firm founded by Phillip Sarofim, announces its role as lead investor in the oversubscribed Series B+ fina

Finsmes
Jun 19th, 2024
CesiumAstro Raises $65M in Series B Funding

CesiumAstro Inc., an Austin, TX-based provider of space communications technology, closed a $65m Series B+ funding round

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