# Staff Systems Engineer – Mission Analyst at CesiumAstro

- Company: CesiumAstro
- What the company does: CesiumAstro delivers scalable satellites, terminals, and software-defined systems for the missions that matter—built for performance, ready to deploy. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.cesiumastro.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Westminster, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $158K to $189K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-30
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/CesiumAstro/2a79058e-fa42-4740-a460-74258525e601?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cesiumastro-staff-systems-engineer-mission-analyst/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in mission analysis, orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems, constellation design, or related aerospace disciplines
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience may be considered
- Deep expertise in LEO constellation design, architecture development, and lifecycle operations
- Advanced experience developing and leading simulation frameworks and mission analysis tool chains
- Expert understanding of orbital perturbations including drag, gravity field variations, and solar radiation pressure

Tags: Systems

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