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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

51-200 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a related discipline from an accredited university or institution is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with the procurement of materials and equipment within the defense industry.
  • Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as LMAP with associated knowledge of FAR / DFAR requirements.
  • Ability to interpret policies/procedures and apply concepts.
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency, self-motivated
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate proposals, select or recommend subcontractors.
  • Perform price analysis and use cost evaluations for the development of pre-negotiation strategies.
  • Support negotiations, lead subcontract/PO documentation.
  • Interface with government clients, technical personnel, and other functional organizations.
  • Work with the subcontract management team, program management, and other areas of the business for the timely conclusion of contract matters and resolution of issues.

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

17%

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.