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CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal/Staff Electrical Engineer to serve as Unit Lead for the Phased Array product line, specifically focusing on Ka-band Active Electronically Steered Arrays (AESAs). This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership and execution accountability.
As Unit Lead (Responsible Engineer), you will lead the design, development, integration, test, and flight qualification of advanced spaceborne payloads. You will own both the technical definition and execution of new AESA products—state-of-the-art electronics assemblies integrating antenna element arrays, RF electronics, digital array control, and power conversion into optimized, modular systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading multidisciplinary technical teams through product development cycles
- Driving technical decisions across active antenna modules, RF/power/digital backplanes, array control, power conversion, and software features
- Ensuring on-time schedule execution and delivery of qualified, customer-ready products
- Serving as primary technical point of contact for program managers and customers
- Managing project scope, risk, and technical trade-offs in a fast-paced startup environment
This role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering (RF, power electronics, digital systems), combined with strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with hands-on involvement in design, integration, and test activities.
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The company values collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking engineers who thrive in autonomous, interactive work environments.
Note: U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status required per ITAR/export control regulations.
