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CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. The company develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
In this role, you will lead full-stack hardware development for complex modules and small systems, spanning from concept development through detailed design, analysis, layout, build, test, and delivery. You will perform hands-on technical work at each phase while providing technical leadership to small teams of hardware engineers developing new products and systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing high-reliability electronics for space and aerospace applications
- Conducting full-cycle hardware development with emphasis on technical rigor and startup agility
- Leading and mentoring junior hardware engineers
- Presenting engineering design review materials to customers and executive leadership
- Collaborating across cross-functional teams in a dynamic startup environment
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electrical engineering, experience with complex mixed-signal and digital systems, and a track record of leading technical teams. You must be comfortable with both hands-on design work and strategic technical direction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will interface with customers and senior leadership.
This is a high-impact role where your contributions directly influence the company's success. The work demands both breadth and depth of technical knowledge, with designs meeting stringent reliability requirements for mission-critical space applications.
Note: U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status required per ITAR regulations.
