Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II
CesiumAstroColorado, United States
Posted November 25, 2025
145000 - 180000 USD year
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
CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to lead a team of engineers responsible for mechanical aspects of CesiumAstro spacecraft, subsystems, and interfaces through all phases of the development process.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 11 years of experience in communications satellite structures and mechanisms design
- At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams
- Strong fundamentals including mechanics of materials, hand calcs, and engineering rules of thumb
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision
- HSA, FSA
- Life, disability
- Retirement plans
- Company stock options