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Staff Communication Systems Engineer

CesiumAstro - El Segundo, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-08-30

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CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Communication Systems Engineer to join its team developing advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic startup environment focused on pioneering phased array technology for aerospace applications. In this position, you will serve as a technical leader and point of contact for communication programs. Your responsibilities will include developing space architecture concepts, designing sub-systems and payloads, developing and decomposing requirements, creating high-level software and hardware system architectures, developing concepts of operations (CONOPS), and conducting risk assessments. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams, escalate program-level issues, and drive complex programs to successful completion. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in systems engineering with proven experience in space technology. You should be comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively across functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communication technology in a collaborative, cross-functional startup environment where you can learn, develop, and contribute meaningfully to the organization's mission. Note: Due to U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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