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…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
Skills: Program management, Subcontract management, Aerospace engineering, Systems engineering, RF systems
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 (protect…
Skills: PCBA debugging, RF testing, Microwave communications, Root cause analysis, Embedded systems
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
Skills: Software engineering, Team leadership, Performance management, Mentoring, Agile
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Skills: Aerospace engineering, Satellite attitude and orbit systems, Attitude estimation, Guidance, Control
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 (protect…
Skills: Electronics testing, Hardware design, RF electronics, Digital electronics, Power electronics
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
Skills: Capture management, Proposal development, Business development, Satellite communications, Market research
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 (protect…
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 (protect…
Skills: PCB design, Altium Designer, Power electronics, Digital electronics, Analog electronics
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Skills: Electronics testing, RF electronics, Digital electronics, Power electronics, Test automation
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the mechanical design of phased array antennas and subsystems throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept to space flight. This includes performing mechanical analysis, managing thermal architecture, and presenting design reviews to customers and the executive team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and possess at least 4 years of experience in space antenna and payload mechanical engineering. Proficiency in CAD tools, FEA, and advanced aerospace manufacturing techniques is required, along with excellent communication skills.
Full job description
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 Mechanical EngineerI to our Mechanical Engineering team. If you 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 mechanical design aspects of Cesium phased array antennas, subsystems, and interfaces through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be versatile and proficient in mechanical analysis, electronics packaging, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical interfaces, thermal architecture, spacecraft propulsion, deployable and actuated structures, and environmental qualification of spacecraft antennas and payloads. You will be responsible for mechanical designs from concept through space flight including requirements definition, architecture trades and block diagrams, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.
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.
\nJOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
Minimum of 4 years of experience in space antenna and payload mechanical engineering to include electronics packaging, thermal, shock, vibration, stress dynamics, and cost. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience.
Experience in conducting architectural trade studies including parametric and first-order cost and physical analysis
Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, and Thermal Desktop
Experience with CNC manufacturing and GD&T
Experience with advanced aerospace manufacturing and materials including sandwich panels and carbon composites, OR experience with high-reliability deployment mechanisms for space applications (including deployment, HDRMs, power delivery, etc.).
Proficiency in detailed mechanical design (3D CAD, drawings, etc.)
Experience designing and manufacturing mechanisms and mechanical actuators
Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
Familiarity with satellite thermal architectures including heat pipes, phase change materials, contact resistance, and surface finishes as well as fundamental understandings of orbital thermal control in a LEO environment.
Familiarity with launch and LEO environments (thermal, shock, vibe, radiation, etc)
Familiarity with design for test, manufacturability, assembly, and reliability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Python, C++, or other programming languages
Experience with large, deployable antenna arrays which drive your vision for the next generation of on-orbit communications and sensor arrays.
Robotics and control systems experience
PCBA experience.
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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.
Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.
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 not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
CesiumAstro builds and delivers space communications systems—at scale.
We design, engineer, and manufacture software-defined radios, phased array payloads, and fully integrated satellites that enable real-time, multi-beam, multi-user connectivity across space-based and airborne networks. Our systems are built for mission-critical applications and designed to adapt on orbit.
As a vertically integrated manufacturer, CesiumAstro brings RF, digital processing, and satellite integration together under one roof, enabling rapid production, consistent performance, and repeatable delivery.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with operations in Colorado, California, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan, CesiumAstro is building the communications infrastructure modern missions depend on.
We’re hiring. Explore open roles at CesiumAstro.com/careers.
Offices: 13215 Bee Cave Parkway, Suite A-300, Austin, Texas 78738, US · 20 Oskar-von-Miller-Ring, Munich, 80333, DE · 10355 Westmoor Drive, Suite 100, Westminster, Colorado 80021, US · 101 Continental Boulevard, Suite 400, El Segundo, California 90245, US · 13418 Galleria Circle, Suite H-100, Austin, Texas 78738, US
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CesiumAstro builds and delivers space communications systems—at scale.
We design, engineer, and manufacture software-defined radios, phased array payloads, and fully integrated satellites that enable real-time, multi-beam, multi-user connectivity across space-based and airborne networks. Our systems are built for mission-critical applications and designed to adapt on orbit.
As a vertically integrated manufacturer, CesiumAstro brings RF, digital processing, and satellite integration together under one roof, enabling rapid production, consistent performance, and repeatable delivery.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with operations in Colorado, California, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan, CesiumAstro is building the communications infrastructure modern missions depend on.
We’re hiring. Explore open roles at CesiumAstro.com/careers.
Offices: 13215 Bee Cave Parkway, Suite A-300, Austin, Texas 78738, US · 20 Oskar-von-Miller-Ring, Munich, 80333, DE · 10355 Westmoor Drive, Suite 100, Westminster, Colorado 80021, US · 101 Continental Boulevard, Suite 400, El Segundo, California 90245, US · 13418 Galleria Circle, Suite H-100, Austin, Texas 78738, US
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