Staff Communication Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Communication Systems Engineer role is an onsite, full-time position in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The engineer defines and coordinates communication system requirements and architecture, serving as a technical point of contact for programs. The role aligns multidisciplinary teams and helps resolve risks and issues so complex engineering programs can progress.

What you'll do

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements and interfaces
• support project scheduling and coordination
• serve as a technical point of contact for external customer baseline discussions
• liaise among program management, engineering, and manufacturing
• develop requirements management, flow-down, and traceability processes
• perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
• identify and resolve issues that impede engineering teams
• support efficiency and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff communication systems engineer

space-based communications

satellite payloads

antenna and rf systems

systems engineering

austin tx

cesiumastro

full-time

bachelor’s degree required

8+ years’ experience

export-control eligibility

health and retirement benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, at least eight years of experience emphasizing space-based communication payloads, and practical antenna and RF systems experience. U.S. export-control eligibility is required.

About the employer

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