CesiumAstro delivers scalable satellites, terminals, and software-defined systems for the missions that matter—built for performance, ready to deploy. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
Lead communication system integration and test. Define and execute test strategies across components, subsystems, phased-array payloads, and end-to-end communication links, including interfaces with ground systems. Develop verification and validation plans. Translate system requirements and mission concepts of operations (CONOPS) into testable acceptance criteria, test cases, and operational scenarios. Maintain traceability between requirements, test procedures, results, and verification closure. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or institution, or equivalent experience
- 11+ years of experience in space communications, including substantial hands-on experience in communication system integration, testing, verification, and validation
- Very strong background in communication theory, with the ability to connect measured system behavior to modulation, coding, synchronization, channel effects, and link performance
- Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and their effects on communication performance, with demonstrated experience characterizing and troubleshooting RF signal chains
- Experience developing test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, verification matrices, and technical reports, including requirements management, flow-down, and traceability
- Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++) f or test automation, equipment control, data collection, and analysis
More about this role
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 Staff Communication System Engineer II 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.
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