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CesiumAstro

Designs satellite communications hardware and software

Senior Recruiting Coordinator

Full-Time
$34.39 - $40.64/hr+ Company stock options
Senior
Associate's
Westminster, CO, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in recruiting or related business administration is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems, is required.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Integrity and respect for confidentiality are required.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and company staff, ensuring a positive experience for all parties.
  • Manage job postings on the company website and external job boards, including drafting recruitment materials and posting and maintaining listings on state job boards in alignment with affirmative action and compliance guidelines.
  • Maintain and update the applicant tracking system with candidate information and status updates.
  • Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide timely updates.
  • Support onboarding by conducting pre-employment background checks and drug screens, and coordinating start dates.
  • Pull recruitment metrics reports through the Lever applicant tracking system.
  • Collaborate with the recruitment team on candidate experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for the space industry.
  • Experience working in a startup or small company.
  • Experience at high-tech companies.
  • Experience with Lever is preferred.

About the company

CesiumAstro develops end-to-end space and airborne communications systems, including active phased array antennas, software-defined radios, and complete payloads. Its technology enables electronically steered beams for inter-satellite links, high-rate downlinks, lunar and deep-space communication, and 5G/NTN networks. It ships plug‑and‑play, commercially manufactured hardware and SDR software as a full-stack solution, reducing development time and cost. The company targets both government programs (NASA, DoD) and commercial space ventures, aiming to make space-based connectivity more accessible and adaptable.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$780M

Headquarters

Bee Cave, Texas

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • EXIM and J.P. Morgan backed $300 million financing funds the Bee Cave factory and Texas hiring.
  • April 21, 2026 Missile Defense Agency work validates Skylark for national-security modernization.
  • The $470 million Series C gives CesiumAstro cash to industrialize manufacturing and scale deliveries through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Three 2026 acquisitions create integration drag and culture clashes before 2027 product revenue lands.
  • CesiumAstro still depends on U.S. defense buyers, EXIM financing, and Bee Cave buildout finishing on time.
  • L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Lockheed can crush margins on phased-array programs; CesiumAstro loses share fast.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro vertically integrates antennas, radios, semiconductors, and mission software under one roof.
  • Its 2026 Jariet, Vidrovr, and 1Aardvark buys deepen full-stack space-defense autonomy.
  • Skylark and Element target software-defined, mobile-ready links across missiles, satellites, and airborne platforms.

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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

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

1%
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Aviation Week
Sep 10th, 2026
CesiumAstro secures $300M EXIM credit to consolidate US manufacturing in new 270,000-ft facility

The Export-Import Bank of the United States has signed a $300 million credit agreement with CesiumAstro, an Austin-based space and defence connectivity specialist. The agreement, announced on 9 September, aims to consolidate the company's design, manufacturing, assembly and test operations into a single 270,000-square-foot US facility currently under construction. The financing includes a $20 million revolving credit facility from JP Morgan, making it EXIM's largest loan approval under its "Make More in America" initiative. CesiumAstro is the only company to receive a second credit agreement under the programme. EXIM previously approved $185 million in financing to CesiumAstro in January 2026, later increased to $280 million. Founded in 2017, CesiumAstro recently secured a $470 million Series C funding round.

GovCon Wire
Aug 26th, 2026
CesiumAstro buys 1Aardvark to add mission software for defense space.

CesiumAstro buys 1Aardvark to add mission software for defense space. * 1Aardvark is a service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone-certified business in Manassas, Virginia * Its work covers missile defense and missile tracking programs * The deal follows CesiumAstro's purchases of Vidrovr and Jariet Technologies this year CesiumAstro has acquired 1Aardvark, adding mission software and systems engineering to a portfolio built around satellites and communications payloads. CesiumAstro announced the deal Tuesday. 1Aardvark, based in Manassas, Virginia, builds software, algorithms and systems engineering for national defense programs. It holds service-disabled veteran-owned small business and HUBZone certifications. What does 1Aardvark bring to CesiumAstro? 1Aardvark's software supports missile defense and missile tracking work. The company builds systems that enable distributed platforms to coordinate and execute missions in contested or disconnected environments. CesiumAstro expects the pairing to yield spacecraft that adjust to changing conditions and keep operating when connectivity degrades. Shey Sabripour, founder and CEO of CesiumAstro, said defense space systems increasingly require software that can adapt and make decisions. According to Ryan Kenward, president of 1Aardvark, joining CesiumAstro extends the company's work pushing mission capability to the edge. How does the deal fit CesiumAstro's acquisition strategy? The 1Aardvark deal lands days after CesiumAstro closed its purchase of Jariet Technologies, a semiconductor firm focused on millimeter-wave radio frequency system-on-chip designs. That deal gave the company in-house chip capability to pair with its phased-array antenna and payload work. The company also acquired Vidrovr in March, an AI firm specializing in real-time multimodal signal analysis. Vidrovr co-founder Joe Ellis oversees integration of machine learning tools into the CesiumAstro portfolio. CesiumAstro closed a $470 million Series C round in February and took $200 million in Export-Import Bank financing in January to acquire a 270,000-square-foot West Austin facility.

Noah Business Intelligence
Aug 25th, 2026
CesiumAstro's latest acquisition enhances resilience and integration for government space missions

CesiumAstro’s purchase of Virginia-based 1Aardvark advances its strategy to deliver more resilient, software-defined communications and onboard systems for government missions, strengthening its position in the defence...

BISinfotech
Aug 13th, 2026
CesiumAstro acquires Jariet Technologies for defense capabilities

CesiumAstro acquires Jariet Technologies, expanding semiconductor capabilities across SATCOM, electronic warfare, radar and space systems.