Full-Time

Principal RF Engineer I

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Hardware
Aerospace

Expert

Milton Keynes, UK

Position requires onsite presence in Milton Keynes.

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Altium
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution. Master of Science (MS) desired.
  • Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems.
  • Expert-level proficiency in professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of the development process.
  • Responsible for RF system and hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, architecture definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products.
  • Hardware design tasks will include block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, simulations, and test design.
  • Present engineering design review materials to customers and executive team.
  • Participate in proposal-writing efforts.

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 high-efficiency DC-to-DC converter. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by providing modular hardware and software that can be customized for specific mission needs, catering to clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication solutions 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

25%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

105%
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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.

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