CesiumAstro
Senior Communication Systems Engineer
$140K–$168K
El Segundo, CA · 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
- Applicant 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 payloads and aerospace platforms, including requirements, design, analysis, verification, and risk management.
What you'll do
- Define and integrate system requirements and interfaces; support verification planning and test execution.
- Develop system-engineering processes for requirements management, flow-down, and traceability; perform risk analysis and mitigation planning.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, resolve engineering issues, and support program progress.
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.
Pay
USD 140,000–168,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
DOORS, Jama
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