Principal Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The principal engineer sets engineering strategies, standards, and design approaches across products and platforms, while advising leadership on complex technical initiatives. The role strengthens engineering execution and product reliability through cross-functional technical leadership, mentorship, design oversight, and support across the product development lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Define enterprise engineering strategies, architectures, design methodologies, and technology roadmaps
• guide prototype development and interdisciplinary communication
• mentor development teams and senior engineers
• establish design standards and technical governance
• resolve complex engineering challenges across programs
• evaluate performance, simulation, qualification testing, and system interactions
• approve electrical design methodologies and verification approaches
• advise engineering, manufacturing, integration and test, quality, program teams, and executive leadership
• support post-production and in-orbit customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal electrical engineer

electrical engineering

satellite communications

space technology

engineering strategy

design architecture

technical leadership

austin tx

cesiumastro

product reliability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options
• health, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA
• life and disability plans
• retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree with 15–19 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 12–17 years; applicants must meet stated U.S. space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.