Job description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II (Power Electronics) to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, experience in space technology, and the ability to be the technical point of contact for a spacecraft subsystem. Systems engineers cut across technical fields to solve interdisciplinary problems, each with different core areas of expertise. For this role, we are looking for a systems engineer specializing in space power electronics across the full system lifecycle. You will coordinate activities across multidiscipline engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and help drive complex programs to success.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
- Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
- Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of satellite systems, including spacecraft buses, payloads, and subsystems, from initial requirements to final implementation
- Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
- Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
- Lead development space vehicle concept of operations (CONOPS), space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystem designs and components into cohesive satellite architectures
- Lead development of system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability
- Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
- Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams
- Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 11 years of experience with emphasis in spacecraft design and / or integration
- Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, including avionics, power systems, propulsion, thermal control, communication, and attitude determination and control (ADCS)
- Very strong understanding of design, test, qualification and integration of space power electronics
- Strong understanding of satellite system architectures, mission requirements, and space environment considerations
- Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities, with the capability to identify, assess, and resolve complex technical challenges and design issues
- Experience with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama
- Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large
- open-ended projects with a results-oriented mindset
- Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams across sites
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience with space electronics implemented in systems that have flown on orbit with lessons learned
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.
- Knowledge of project and contract management strategies in a results-oriented environment that values execution
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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