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  • Quality Control Manager

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Quality Control Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Establish and implement core production quality processes for new and scaling operations for assembly, integration, and test Grow and lead a team of quality engineers and inspectors to ensure operational execution and excellence. Determine assignments, responsibilities, and priorities for quality control personnel and ensure personnel training, certification, and qualification. Manage all aspects of production quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Author, implement, and maintain quality documentation including written processes, procedures, inspection criteria, work instructions, production routings, etc. Define the required quality infrastructure, including layout and qualification of inspection areas, labs, nonconformance quarantine areas, and tool control. Support implementation of operations infrastructure including equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, and environmental controls. Drive root cause analysis and failure review for nonconformances and implement effective corrective actions to eliminate recurrence. Develop, drive, and assess quality objectives, measurable metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure business systems (PLM, ERP, and MES) and tools are effective and available to support quality and production needs. Perform and support internal and external audits. Establish and maintain a training and certification program. Support continued compliance with all QMS requirements. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role. Deep understanding and experience in establishing and maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems for production environments. Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation. Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation, including drawings and schematics. Experience with aerospace and defense manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. $127,000 - $160,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $127k-160k yearly Auto-Apply 50d ago
  • Quality Control Manager

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Quality Control Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Establish and implement core production quality processes for new and scaling operations for assembly, integration, and test Grow and lead a team of quality engineers and inspectors to ensure operational execution and excellence. Determine assignments, responsibilities, and priorities for quality control personnel and ensure personnel training, certification, and qualification. Manage all aspects of production quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Author, implement, and maintain quality documentation including written processes, procedures, inspection criteria, work instructions, production routings, etc. Define the required quality infrastructure, including layout and qualification of inspection areas, labs, nonconformance quarantine areas, and tool control. Support implementation of operations infrastructure including equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, and environmental controls. Drive root cause analysis and failure review for nonconformances and implement effective corrective actions to eliminate recurrence. Develop, drive, and assess quality objectives, measurable metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure business systems (PLM, ERP, and MES) and tools are effective and available to support quality and production needs. Perform and support internal and external audits. Establish and maintain a training and certification program. Support continued compliance with all QMS requirements. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role. Deep understanding and experience in establishing and maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems for production environments. Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation. Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation, including drawings and schematics. Experience with aerospace and defense manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $71k-105k yearly est. 20d ago
  • Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II - Mission SEIT

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are actively seeking a passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II (Mission SEIT Lead) to join our team in support of our satellite systems projects. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and enjoy leading teams through the complexity and accomplishments of full life-cycle mission development and sustainment, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of SE and test professionals, organized as a “SEIT” (Systems Engineering Integration and Test) group, in defining end-to-end mission capabilities, requirements, interfaces, and test campaigns for our satellite projects, including all relevant segments: space, ground, operations, and launch. You will work within a leadership triad of yourself as SEIT lead, program management, and responsible engineering (RE: design definition and implementation) leadership to ensure that CesiumAstro missions result in exemplary performance within cost and schedule objectives. This position works collaboratively with several functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the technical success of each program. The Principal Systems Engineer II (Mission SEIT Lead)is the expert contributor to mission definition and verification, using best practices such as technical performance measures, decision analyses, system budgets, requirements elicitation and definition, verification and validation (V&V) planning, test practices, change management practices, risk management and mitigation, as well as your general technical knowledge and experience to provide guidance, plans, and expectations to the design teams who implement the requirements and CONOPS and deliver capability that is ready for assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) and ultimately launch and mission operations. The Principal Systems Engineer II (Mission SEIT Lead) is detail-oriented and ensures that the essential mission definitions and plans are well-documented and executed accordingly, effectively and confidently driving teams through the mission life-cycle tasks. You collaborate with the PM and the RE on a daily basis to maintain alignment across program technical, schedule, and cost performance, proposing actions, adjustments, and remedies to keep the project(s) on-track. This leader will engage regularly with customers as well as other key stakeholders for CesiumAstro business objectives. A successful candidate can lead a highly technical, multidisciplined team through complex mission definition, planning, and performance. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 11 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 8 years of satellite mission systems/design experience. Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution. Experience leading cross functional teams. Experience developing and managing CONOPS, interfaces, technical performance measures, requirements compliance matrices, V&V plans, and system test plans. Experience structuring and evaluating decisions (conducting trade studies). Experience reporting progress and plans to stakeholders. Experience integrating multi-project interdependencies. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience with RF communications missions/payloads. Experience working with government/military customers. Proposal writing. System architecture definition. $185,000 - $225,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $185k-225k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
  • Environmental Test Engineer II

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add an Environmental Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware and software for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for designing and executing environmental tests for our space and airborne products. These products are packaged electronic assemblies, ranging from component-level single-board computers and phased array antennas to payload-level integrated communication systems. Environmental testing is critical to the company's mission and includes thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing. Our Test Engineering team consists of highly technical engineers with broad expertise. Our Environmental Test Engineers are experts in the engineering fundamentals of environmental test as well as test design and execution. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team and participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Key responsibilities include: Authoring environmental test plans and procedures for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. Interpreting environmental test standards, such as the NASA General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS), and design test plans accordingly. Designing test fixtures such as mounting brackets and signal feedthroughs. Analyzing test fixtures for performance, such as thermal simulation and modal analysis. Selecting and maintaining environmental test equipment, such as thermal chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and pyroshock simulation systems. Executing environmental test plans. Reviewing, interpreting, and approving environmental test data and results. Contributing and participating in root cause analysis, anomaly investigations, and failure review boards, where necessary. Authoring customer-facing test reports. Working hand-in-hand with electronics engineers and mechanical engineers to understand company products and design tests accordingly. Successful candidates will require, as a minimum: A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university. 2 years of relevant industry or research experience covering several of the responsibilities listed. Working knowledge of environmental test for the aerospace industry. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Preferred qualifications: Space industry experience. Familiarity with aerospace environmental test standards including, but not limited to, GSFC-STD-7000B, SMC-S-016, DO-160G, etc. Software proficiency, such as Python. Experience with common test fixture manufacturing processes (CNC, etc.). Familiarity with GD&T. $90,000 - $105,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $90k-105k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • Senior PCB Designer II (RF)

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior PCB Designer II (RF) to our team. If you are excited about working in a startup environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will perform PCB layout and library management for state-of-the-art power, digital, and RF electronics for aerospace applications. Electronics design is a core part of the company's business, and as such, these functions are critical. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly talented team with state-of-the-art tools. As a small company, the Cesium team “wears many hats.” Candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow that may involve multitasking between PCB layout, library management, schematic capture, review, and other related tasks.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform complex RF and mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer, working closely with engineers on staff. Own intricate and challenging PCB layouts that often feature 30 GHz RF, power, and digital on the same board, with high density and complex stackups. Generate and revise drawings and release packages for PCBs and assemblies. Manage and maintain electronic component libraries in Altium Enterprise. Generate and review schematic symbols and footprints. Maintain templates for schematics, layouts, bills-of-materials (BOMs), and other documents. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or similar. 7 years of experience as a PCB Designer. Strong experience with Altium Designer. Strong understanding of the technical principles of PCB layout, with a focus on high-frequency RF. This includes shielding and impedance matching among others. Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs. Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias. Strong organizational skills. An eye for detail and commitment to excellence. Comfortability with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira. The ability to work well under deadlines. Strong digital, written, and spoken communication skills, especially in the context of working with hardware engineers and mechanical engineers to complete a layout. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience managing an electronic component library. Experience with PLM systems such as Arena. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $92k-121k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Principal Embedded System Automation Engineer

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer I for Embedded Software to own and scale the infrastructure that supports our mission critical software development across multiple programs and product lines. In this role, you will advance infrastructure that generates software images, deploys them onto hardware, ensures continuous integration/continuous development, organizes and optimizes Yocto embedded builds, and maintain high-performance, Linux-based build environments. The ideal candidate understands embedded software stacks and the modern tools that accelerate their development.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ideally deep experience with OpenEmbedded and the Yocto Project. Understanding of make and cmake. Understanding of build flows from compilation to image generation. Facility with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and GitLab Runners that build, test, and deploy embedded software for harware for test. Ensure CI systems integrate with hardware-in-the-loop test environments for regression and validation. Deep facility with yaml-based CI configuration. Facility with Docker virtual build environments and containerization. Administer and maintain high-performance Linux build machines used for continuous integration, regression testing, and software release packaging. Monitor system performance, scale compute resources, and maintain uptime for development teams. Support and automate the software release process for production releases to customers. Manage build artifacts, versioning, and delivery. Act as the first line of support for developers encountering build, test, or environment issues. Collaborate with software teams to improve developer productivity. Assist in maintenance and utilization of company could-based AI productivity environment JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience. Proven facility with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar). Proficiency in Linux system administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Yocto or other embedded Linux build frameworks. Experience with build automation tools (CMake, Make, BitBake, etc.). Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar). Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with developers. Knowledge of networking and distributed systems. Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman) and virtualization (KVM, VMWare). Knowledge of networking and distributed systems. Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience supporting release processes in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $73k-92k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Senior Capture Manager

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Capture Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Business Capture, you will be responsible for leading Cesium's capture and proposal efforts for government and commercial opportunities. This position will manage all proposal efforts including ROMs, NTEs and firm proposals. The Senior Capture Manager will need to effectively partner with all proposal team members (e.g. Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, etc.). The position will be the internal/external point of contact for proposal operations decisions, schedule requirements and contract clarifications. This role will require an individual to build and maintain relationships with our customers and strengthen those relationships to drive proposal completion.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and execute comprehensive business capture strategy to identify, pursue, and win new business in the area of satellite communications with both commercial and Government opportunities. Foster and maintain strong relationships with Government Agencies, industry partners, and potential customers to understand current needs and timelines to position the organization as a preferred provider for communication payloads. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and areas for business expansion. Organizes and leads proposal teams to produce on-time, complete and compliant proposals that support efficient negotiations with the customer. Ensure win strategy, technical solution, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and clear understanding of the requirements are well-articulated and consistent throughout final proposal documents. Works closely with leadership to identify how each proposal activity supports and or augments our overall strategy. Support development of standard pricing and estimating tools to support program pursuits and bid decisions. Reviews pricing for accuracy and reasonableness, consistency and compliance of BOE's, and that the cost volume is responsive to each RFP's requirements. Manage preparation of required sign off packages and support of fact-finding, negotiation and post-award audit activities. Uses effective communication and leadership to ensure the team understands the return on investment, how their decisions affect the business opportunity. Works closely with the program managers during negotiations to provide justification for BOEs and construct counter offers. Creates and executes plans with ability to manage those initiatives throughout the full execution, including wide ranging, and in-depth experiences and agilities in large scale transition to production. Leads teams supporting proposal capture to program execution hand-offs; ensuring successful program start up with baselined technical requirements/performance, scope, deliverables, cost, and schedule. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience. Advanced degree desired (MBA, MS). Proven track record of managing new business opportunities in the areas of airborne and space-based communication systems. In-depth knowledge of space-based communication systems including phased array antennas and processing electronics solutions. Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify and pursue business opportunities that align with company core business areas and company goals. Strong business acumen to manage and execute effective business capture strategies to drive revenue growth. Experienced in proposal pricing methodologies/tools and creating Basis of Estimating (BOE) to support labor and material bids. Understanding of proposal and gate review processes. Demonstrated experience in proposal development with multiple stakeholders and ensuring compliance against proposal evaluation criteria and requirements. Working knowledge of CAS, FAR and other Government Procurement regulations as they pertain to each proposal. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across business areas, manage diverse tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines. Demonstrated complex problem resolution by leading a diverse team of engineers, technical writers, and graphic artists to achieve proposal capture success. Expert knowledge of competitive landscape with the ability to identify best practices and how to best utilize within the company. Program Management, EVMS or equivalent certification. Ability to obtain U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. $170,600 - $220,500 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $170.6k-220.5k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Summer 2026 - Mechanical Engineering Internship

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. The Cesium mechanical team is looking for Summer 2026 interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems. Mechanical systems interns will work closely with Cesium engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication systems. Areas of focus will include design of conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures. Assignments will be determined by a mix of project availability and the interests of the successful candidates. Cesium interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. To apply, please include a cover letter describing your interest in mechanical systems and either space systems or communication systems.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university. GPA of 3.5 or higher. Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer. Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Familiarity with electronics assemblies. Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques. Experience with CNC manufacturing. Aerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualification. All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $38k-48k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
  • Senior FPGA Engineer II - Network

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer II - Network to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for FPGA designs and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will have experience in FPGA design, verification, test, and deployment at the HDL level. FPGA HDL designs will include high-speed serial interfaces and data streams, digital processing cores, multiple clocks and clock domains, and management interfaces. Testing, validation, and verification will also be central tasks for any FPGA design. Experience in board-level hardware design is also desirable. The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution. Minimum of 6 years of industry or university research experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of FPGA systems. Production experience in design, implementation, and integration of OSI Layers 2 and 3 networking systems, including protocols such as Ethernet, IP, and MPLS. Experience in networking system design, especially in determining throughput and memory requirements. Expertise in writing and reviewing VHDL. Proficiency in writing and reviewing SystemVerilog for block and system verification. Expertise in FPGA design and verification tools for modern complex FPGA and SoC platforms such as Xilinx Vivado and Siemens Questa. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Deep understanding of network design and an ability to derive requirements based on high-level objectives. Familiarity with non-FPGA networking platforms including ASICs and general-purpose processors. Aerospace design and qualification. Worst-case analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis. Experience with board-level hardware design. Familiarity with communications systems, such as digital signal processing. Experience writing low-level software for interfacing to FPGA IP. $102,000 - $126,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $102k-126k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Director of Business Development

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Director of Business Development to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and have a mind for the business of technology, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for marketing, sales, and developing business opportunities and relationships with potential CesiumAstro customers. The area of responsibility for this role is broad and requires a wide range of knowledge about the space industry, telecommunication and RF electronic products, technology commercialization, market analysis, relationship management, and strategic planning. Daily responsibilities include developing and continuously updating the commercial and DOD aerospace telecommunication electronics market potential and trends, identifying opportunities, writing and submitting RFI and RFP responses, visiting existing and potential customers, interfacing with engineering and product development staff to articulate market gaps and demands, assisting in the strategic and R&D roadmaps for the company, and ultimately leading the top line revenue growth for the company. The successful candidate will be highly experienced in aerospace electronics sales and marketing, particularly RF and telecommunications equipment. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, articulate, flexible, quick to grasp business needs, a team player, an excellent written and oral communicator, and eager to learn.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum 10 years of relevant business development experiences in space or aerospace industry segments. In-depth knowledge of market analytics and technology planning and commercialization Direct and support new business development opportunities to improve the company's business portfolio to include marketing and customer call plans. Experience leading opportunity captures including developing overall win strategy; shaping deals with customers; developing teaming strategies; identifying and closing with teammates; and understanding pricing and assist in developing winning proposals. Demonstrated background in solution selling and developing new markets with proven leadership from inception to successful engagement of a strategic campaign. Knowledge of Government contracting and current acquisition trends and customer buying behaviors. Prior experience developing business with government and DoD customers. Proven ability to develop and execute business plans. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Strong interpersonal and professional skills. A positive, team-player attitude. Effective presentation skills and experience leading customer meetings. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. MBA degree. Experience with the New Space industry. Experience with the aerospace telecommunications industry. Experience with startups. Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. $185,000 - $230,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $185k-230k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Manufacturing Process Technician IV

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Manufacturing Process Technician IV to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. As a Process Technician at Cesium Astro, you will be a key team member in ensuring the quality of our products meets our customer's expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical devices. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment and be capable and motivated to fix, repair and maintain a SMT circuit card and electronics final assembly shop. As we are a start-up the expectation is that we all wear many hats, and at times you may be asked to assist in additional duties such as performing cycle counts of inventory, assisting in shipping and receiving functions, or other tasks. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate of Applied Science (AA) with 4-6 years of experience. Extensive directly related experience may qualify in lieu of education requirement. 5+ years of soldering experience. Independent and fearless to solve a wide variety of problems. Experience with J-STD 001 Class 3 requirements. Knowledge of the entire SMT process. This includes Paste Printing, Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Placement, Part Verification Systems, Reflow, board wash, X-Ray inspection, and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI). Experience in Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (IPC-A-610) Experience in Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies (IPC-7711/7721) Ability to interpret specifications, work orders, and reports to determine materials requirements and assembly instructions. Interpretation of schematic drawings, diagrams, and blueprints for troubleshooting is preferred. Well versed in a variety of EMS industry equipment. Familiarity working in an ESD and FOD controlled environment Ability to work with minimal supervision PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Strong understanding of Six Sigma processes and Lean Manufacturing techniques Experience with NPI process development Ability to create and conduct training plans for internal employees Experience in performing preventative and basic maintenance on electronics manufacturing equipment IPC J-STD-001 Training Certification CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $28k-35k yearly est. 14d ago
  • Principal RF Engineer I

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Principal RF Engineer I. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in board-level and system-level RF electronics design. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits, system-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes, and end-to-end RF product development. The work will include many aspects of phased array communication systems, including RF front ends, frequency converters and synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas. As a principal hardware team member, you will be 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. Principal Engineers also serve as technical and professional mentors in their field and may be given the opportunity to lead company programs. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Successful candidates will require: 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. Preferred experience includes: Python or other programming languages. Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification. Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis. Antenna design EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $81k-105k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Senior Systems Engineer II

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Systems Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, experience in space technology, and the ability to be the technical point of contact for our communication programs. In this position, you will help develop space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidiscipline engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and help drive complex programs to success.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces Define Built-in-test(BIT) requirements to demonstratesystem health and functionality Establish BIT functions, test interface definitions, diagnostic features, and failover activities when errors are encountered Perform testability analysis to ensure the BIT design is adequate to meet customer requirements for fault detection and fault isolation Support verification planning and test execution Participate in development of system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering A minimum of 6 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads Background and practical experience inantenna and RF systems Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills. Experience with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure The ability to work well with multifunctional teams CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $86k-114k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing space hardware for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers responsible for mechanical aspects of CesiumAstro spacecraft, subsystems, and interfaces through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be versatile and proficient in mechanical design, electronics packaging, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical interfaces, thermal architecture, deployable and actuated structures, and environmental qualification of spacecraft. You will use these skills to effectively direct, mentor, and grow a team of upcoming engineers in the design of a novel satellite. As a CesiumAstro spacecraft team lead and responsible mechanical authority, you will manage a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You will be responsible for delivering robust mechanical designs from concept through space flight including requirements definition, architecture trades and block diagrams, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. In this role you will also collaborate closely with GNC, EPS, CDH, Payload, RF, Systems, and AI&T teams. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution. 11 years of experience in communications satellite structures and mechanisms design from concept design to decommissioning across multiple programs. At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams. Significant contributions to multiple flight missions, plus lead ownership of one or more full mechanical development cycles at the space vehicle level. Ability to support subsystem leads with clear mechanical interfaces and cross-functional alignment. Hands-on experience in satellite and large instrument AI&T that leads directly to design implementation. Strong opinions on the meaning of engineering rigor and lean process. Experience including failure and recovery of mechanism operations in test and in operations, as well as loss of mission due to mechanism failure (experience with success as well!). At least one experience with a structural failure in environmental test and recovery from that failure. Strong fundamentals including mechanics of materials, hand calcs, and engineering rules of thumb. Experience in conducting architectural trade studies including parametric and first-order cost and physical analysis. Experience as a reviewer for structural and thermal analysis to ensure designs meet requirements and manufacturability needs. Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, and Nastran. Design and build for manufacturing and cost. Expertise in CNC manufacturing and GD&T as evidenced by ability to implement and critique mechanical drawings. Experience with design and manufacturing of composite sandwich panels including an understanding of the trades and benefits of each in satellite structures. Experience in designing spacecraft primary and secondary structures in a variety of materials. Familiarity with design for test, manufacturability, assembly, and reliability. Familiarity with spacecraft AI&T. Hands-on experience supporting environmental test campaigns (vibe, shock, TVAC). PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience including LEO, GEO, and beyond. Experience ranging from CubeSats and SmallSats to large GEO satellites. Python or other scripting capability Experience with two or more spacecraft structural and mechanical architectures which drives your vision for the next generation of spacecraft. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $99k-129k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Senior Systems/Test Integration Engineer II

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems/Test Integration Engineer II to join our team. If you are excited about working in a startup environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about cutting-edge electronics, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing test procedures, conducting test operations onsite, and supporting system integration, and demonstrations at customer locations. This role involves configuring terminals, troubleshooting RF chains, optimizing link performance, and supporting both onsite laboratory and field integration activities. This role is critical in bridging the gap between system design and customer delivery, combining hands-on technical work with customer-facing responsibilities, making it ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design, document, and implement system- and component-level test procedures. Execute functional, performance, and environmental tests to validate system performance. Troubleshoot issues and provide corrective actions during test campaigns. Maintain and improve test infrastructure, setups, and equipment. Lead or support system-level bring-up activities both onsite and at customer facilities. Perform end-to-end bring-up and validation of SATCOM links (RF, modem, and network layers). Ensure proper configuration management and hardware/software integration. Validate interfaces and subsystems during integration campaigns. Travel to customer sites for system integration, bring-up, field trials, operational deployments and system validation. Conduct off-site demonstrations of systems, ensuring reliable performance in real-world scenarios. Act as a technical representative during field activities, providing feedback to internal teams. Generate test reports, system integration records, and integration documentation. Ensure compliance with internal processes, safety standards, and customer requirements. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of hands-on experience in test development, system integration, or hardware validation. Strong understanding of RF systems, Modems and networking protocols. Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware/software systems. Proven background in SATCOM link bring-up and testing(GEO, MEO or LEO). Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills. Training technicians and Operators to perform system integration/tests. Comfortable interfacing directly with customers in technical settings. Willingness and ability to travel (up to 30-40%). PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or high-reliability systems. Familiarity with test automation tools, data acquisition systems, and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.). Knowledge of configuration management tools and processes. Working knowledge of operating RF test equipment, including Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. Review, Interpret, and approve RF test data and results. Familiarity or hand-on experience with phased array testing and/or ESA testing. Ability to work independently or within a two-person team while offsite conducting field environments. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $85k-109k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Senior Power Electronics Engineer I

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer I to join our growing satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal development team. In this position, you will contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for military and commercial power systems-from leading the definition of power system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and integration testing, production transition, and manufacturing support. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Define electrical power system architecture, and derive power subsystem requirements Design DC-DC power converters, power supplies, and power distribution systems ranging from a few watts to more than 20 kW of power in the 0.8 V to 400 V range Design single-phase and three-phase AC-DC power supplies and power distribution systems ranging from a few kilowatts to more than 20 kW Perform comprehensive analysis of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies including worst-case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, small signal modeling analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis, and power integrity analysis Develop design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans for power converters and power supplies Perform board bring-up and design verification testing of analog and power electronics circuits Perform system integration, qualification testing, and production release of power supply modules and power systems JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Minimum of 4 years of experience designing analog and power electronics Experiencetesting single-phase and three-phase off-line AC-DC power supplies, and DC-DC power supplies for industrial, airborne, ormilitary systems Knowledge of control theory and stability of power electronics, including experience characterizing control loops and impedances in the laboratory Experience designing power filters for low noise outputs and for power line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx Excellent written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience designing high-reliability power supplies for automotive, industrial or defense applications Experience with power stage design and testing ofcommon DC-DC power converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, Flyback) Experience with voltage mode control and peak current mode control modeling for DC-DC converters Experience generating statements of work and requirements for external vendors, vendor selection, and vendor management for power supply and power system rack developments Experience developing design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability analysis for power supplies Experience with electronics schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition Experience running board-level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.) $90,000 - $130,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $90k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Senior Capture Manager

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Capture Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Business Capture, you will be responsible for leading Cesium's capture and proposal efforts for government and commercial opportunities. This position will manage all proposal efforts including ROMs, NTEs and firm proposals. The Senior Capture Manager will need to effectively partner with all proposal team members (e.g. Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, etc.). The position will be the internal/external point of contact for proposal operations decisions, schedule requirements and contract clarifications. This role will require an individual to build and maintain relationships with our customers and strengthen those relationships to drive proposal completion.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and execute comprehensive business capture strategy to identify, pursue, and win new business in the area of satellite communications with both commercial and Government opportunities. Foster and maintain strong relationships with Government Agencies, industry partners, and potential customers to understand current needs and timelines to position the organization as a preferred provider for communication payloads. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and areas for business expansion. Organizes and leads proposal teams to produce on-time, complete and compliant proposals that support efficient negotiations with the customer. Ensure win strategy, technical solution, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and clear understanding of the requirements are well-articulated and consistent throughout final proposal documents. Works closely with leadership to identify how each proposal activity supports and or augments our overall strategy. Support development of standard pricing and estimating tools to support program pursuits and bid decisions. Reviews pricing for accuracy and reasonableness, consistency and compliance of BOE's, and that the cost volume is responsive to each RFP's requirements. Manage preparation of required sign off packages and support of fact-finding, negotiation and post-award audit activities. Uses effective communication and leadership to ensure the team understands the return on investment, how their decisions affect the business opportunity. Works closely with the program managers during negotiations to provide justification for BOEs and construct counter offers. Creates and executes plans with ability to manage those initiatives throughout the full execution, including wide ranging, and in-depth experiences and agilities in large scale transition to production. Leads teams supporting proposal capture to program execution hand-offs; ensuring successful program start up with baselined technical requirements/performance, scope, deliverables, cost, and schedule. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience. Advanced degree desired (MBA, MS). Proven track record of managing new business opportunities in the areas of airborne and space-based communication systems. In-depth knowledge of space-based communication systems including phased array antennas and processing electronics solutions. Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify and pursue business opportunities that align with company core business areas and company goals. Strong business acumen to manage and execute effective business capture strategies to drive revenue growth. Experienced in proposal pricing methodologies/tools and creating Basis of Estimating (BOE) to support labor and material bids. Understanding of proposal and gate review processes. Demonstrated experience in proposal development with multiple stakeholders and ensuring compliance against proposal evaluation criteria and requirements. Working knowledge of CAS, FAR and other Government Procurement regulations as they pertain to each proposal. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across business areas, manage diverse tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines. Demonstrated complex problem resolution by leading a diverse team of engineers, technical writers, and graphic artists to achieve proposal capture success. Expert knowledge of competitive landscape with the ability to identify best practices and how to best utilize within the company. Program Management, EVMS or equivalent certification. Ability to obtain U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $70k-112k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Director of Business Development

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Director of Business Development to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and have a mind for the business of technology, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for marketing, sales, and developing business opportunities and relationships with potential CesiumAstro customers. The area of responsibility for this role is broad and requires a wide range of knowledge about the space industry, telecommunication and RF electronic products, technology commercialization, market analysis, relationship management, and strategic planning. Daily responsibilities include developing and continuously updating the commercial and DOD aerospace telecommunication electronics market potential and trends, identifying opportunities, writing and submitting RFI and RFP responses, visiting existing and potential customers, interfacing with engineering and product development staff to articulate market gaps and demands, assisting in the strategic and R&D roadmaps for the company, and ultimately leading the top line revenue growth for the company. The successful candidate will be highly experienced in aerospace electronics sales and marketing, particularly RF and telecommunications equipment. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, articulate, flexible, quick to grasp business needs, a team player, an excellent written and oral communicator, and eager to learn.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum 10 years of relevant business development experiences in space or aerospace industry segments. In-depth knowledge of market analytics and technology planning and commercialization Direct and support new business development opportunities to improve the company's business portfolio to include marketing and customer call plans. Experience leading opportunity captures including developing overall win strategy; shaping deals with customers; developing teaming strategies; identifying and closing with teammates; and understanding pricing and assist in developing winning proposals. Demonstrated background in solution selling and developing new markets with proven leadership from inception to successful engagement of a strategic campaign. Knowledge of Government contracting and current acquisition trends and customer buying behaviors. Prior experience developing business with government and DoD customers. Proven ability to develop and execute business plans. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Strong interpersonal and professional skills. A positive, team-player attitude. Effective presentation skills and experience leading customer meetings. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. MBA degree. Experience with the New Space industry. Experience with the aerospace telecommunications industry. Experience with startups. Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $83k-131k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Embedded Software Engineer II

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in embedded systems, including device drivers, kernel customization, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with a preference for experience with the Xilinx platform (experience with other platforms is also valued). As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from product concept through production, participating in architecture design, implementation, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. This role involves working closely with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, and provides opportunities for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This position will support Skylark, an advanced active phased array antenna system to unlock satellite communications that has traditionally relied on mechanically steered systems. It is designed for compatibility with a wide range of current and next-generation satellite constellations and can be scaled to meet mission-specific performance requirements. Additionally, Skylark offers several unique differentiators including is its multi-beam capability which unlocks simultaneous communications with satellites in different orbits.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries. Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot). Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline. Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms. Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications. Collaborate across disciplines (firmware, hardware, systems) to ensure seamless system integration and performance. Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing technical documentation and proposals. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development. Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems. Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware (e.g., power systems, motors, sensors). Understanding of multi-threaded programming and resource-constrained environments. Familiarity with version control, issue tracking, and peer review workflows. Strong verbal and written communication skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Practical experience with Embedded Linux and the Yocto Project. Experience with Xilinx SoCs or other microcontroller-based systems. Proficiency with bootloaders, kernel development, and system bring-up. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices in embedded environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. $100,000 - $131,000 a year CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $100k-131k yearly Auto-Apply 55d ago
  • Principal Mechanical Design Engineer II

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    Cesiumastro job in Westminster, CO

    Job Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer II to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of Cesium products through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations and analyses, computer-aided design (CAD), spacecraft mechanical interfaces, and environmental qualification of electronic assemblies. As a principal mechanical team member, you will be responsible for mechanical designs from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products. Required skills and experience include thermal management design, precision machining principles, thermal simulation and analysis, shock and vibration simulation and analysis, electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), finite element analysis (FEA), and cost analysis to develop, validate, and optimize mechanical designs. Principal engineers also serve as technical and professional mentors in their field. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution. 11 years of industry experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics, or 9 years of experience with a Master's degree. Expertise in aerospace industry design, development, and qualification. Expert-level proficiency with electronics assemblies and experience working closely with electrical engineers. Expert-level proficiency with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Solidworks Simulation. Experience with CNC manufacturing. Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $69k-89k yearly est. 14d ago

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