Electronics Engineer II - job 1 of 2

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 an Electronics Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. 

In this position, you will be responsible for full-stack electronics design and development for space and airborne products. This ranges from part selection and block diagrams to detailed schematic design, analysis, PCB layout, simulation, testing, and manufacturing support.

The CesiumAstro hardware team designs complex electronics in the fields of power, digital, and RF hardware. More junior hardware engineers are encouraged to achieve a solid foundation in all these fields before specializing. As such, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to get in-depth exposure to a broad range of hardware engineering activities.

Mentorship and growth are key to long-term success. The successful candidate will be surrounded by more experienced engineers in hardware as well as software, FPGAs, RF, mechanical, and other fields. Rapid technical and professional growth is both encouraged and expected.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electronics hardware development.
• Proficiency in electronics design (EDA) tools such as Altium. 
• Experience with PCB layout. 
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators. 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 
• Excellent electrical engineering fundamentals.

• Simulation and analysis experience such as power integrity, signal integrity, or worst-case circuit analysis.
• Advanced university coursework in analog, digital, RF, or power electronics hardware.
• Relevant extracurricular involvement such as engineering competition teams.
• Programming fundamentals (C/C++, Python, etc.). 

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.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.