Principal Spacecraft Communication Systems Engineer I
CesiumAstroCalifornia, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
148500 - 199000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
CesiumAstro specializes in developing high-performance communications systems for space, airborne, and lunar platforms. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced modules, payloads, and satellites that ensure real-time connectivity for defense, commercial, and civil missions. With a global presence across multiple domains, CesiumAstro offers mission-critical solutions known for their reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Spacecraft Communication Systems Engineer to own the design, configuration, and operation of satellite's space-to-ground communication links. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, expertise with space-based communication payloads and ground terminals, and proven ability to coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- A minimum of 9 years of experience with emphasis on satellite communications, RF system engineering, or related fields
- Expertise in design, verification, and operation of satellite communication links
- Strong understanding of link budget analysis, modulation schemes, and ground station interfaces
- Hands-on experience configuring and testing ground station equipment and space-qualified radios and antennas
- Practical understanding of how space links fail, why, and how to fix them before they break
- Ability to define and implement communication system CONOPS for nominal and emergency operations
- Experience with satellite communication link licensing and regulatory compliance (ITU/FCC)
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
- Company stock options