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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with government/military customers.
  • Understanding of procurement from statement of work through to purchase order closure and price analysis.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
  • Knowledge of the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
  • Ability to negotiate terms and conditions and pricing.

CesiumAstro creates 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, meeting the industry's standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). 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 from competitors by providing modular hardware and software solutions that can be customized for specific mission needs, 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

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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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 CesiumAstro's Element platform.
  • Trend towards software-defined payloads boosts CesiumAstro's SDR-1001 product line.

What critics are saying

  • Lawsuit against former executive highlights vulnerabilities in protecting intellectual property.
  • Emergence of AnySignal indicates increasing competition in space-based radio technology.
  • 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).
  • CesiumAstro's modular hardware and software provide mission-specific payload configurations.

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