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Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Optical Comms
Westminster, Colorado, United States · On-site
$133k–$161k/yr
Senior$655M raised
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Skills: Systems engineering, Optical communications, Requirements management, System architecture, Interface management
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Skills: System engineering, Space technology, Antenna systems, RF systems, Requirements management
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Skills: Mission analysis, Orbital mechanics, Constellation design, Systems engineering, Astrodynamics
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Senior Communication Systems Engineer - Spacecraft
Westminster, Colorado, United States · On-site
$133k–$161k/yr
Senior$655M raised
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Skills: Satellite communications, RF system engineering, Link budget analysis, Modulation and coding, Ground station operations
Job Description The Systems Engineering department, as part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, is looking for Engineering Mangers to join our Mission Engineering, Core Systems Eng…
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Skills: Embedded Software, C, C++, Linux, Real-time Operating Systems
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Skills: Hardware engineering, Digital electronics, Mixed-signal design, High-speed interface design, Signal integrity
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Description Solar Project Manager Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager on our growing Solar market team. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly …
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$113k–$136k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Company stock options, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, HSA, FSA
Posted 12d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and testing of spacecraft subsystems and interfaces from concept through to space flight. This role involves working within a cross-functional team to ensure the successful build, launch, and in-orbit support of communication satellites.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in spacecraft mechanical engineering. Proficiency in CAD, FEA tools, and aerospace manufacturing processes is required, along with U.S. work authorization.
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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 Engineer to our Internal Missions 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 aspects of Cesium spacecraft, 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.
As a Cesium spacecraft team member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. 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.
Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the engineering team, program management to ensure the successful build and launch of our satellite. Element will be the largest, most powerful rideshare satellite in LEO. We’re launching eight of them in the next four years, starting with our first launch this year. Together, our small team will design, build, and iterate to reduce mass and cost while increasing performance, reliability, and manufacturability of a new generation of satellites. Let’s build!
\nJOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, including supporting spacecraft of other aerospace hardware.
Experience applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to areas such as structural design, electronics packaging, thermal considerations, shock, and vibration.
Experience with mechanical design and development, including 3D CAD, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
Experience supporting hardware through design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, and/or test.
Familiarity with spacecraft or launch environments and their impact on mechanical design.
Experience with advanced aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Spacecraft, CubeSat, or other flight hardware development experience.
Experience with structural or thermal analysis tools such as Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, or Thermal Desktop.
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$113,000 - $136,000 a year
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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. 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.
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.
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