CesiumAstro
Senior Communication Systems Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 30, 2026
- Experience
- A minimum of 5 years, with emphasis on space-based communication payloads.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops and coordinates communication-system architecture and engineering for space-based payload programs, from requirements and design through risk assessment and verification.
What you'll do
- Define system requirements and ensure compatibility across physical, functional, and program interfaces.
- Support verification planning and test execution, and develop requirements management, flow-down, and traceability processes.
- Perform risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues affecting engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience emphasizing space-based communication payloads.
- Practical background in antenna and RF systems; experience with at least one scripting and one programming language.
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors; proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama.
Tools
DOORS, Jama
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