CesiumAstro

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CommunicationSystemsArchitect

$250–400k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Communication Systems Architect at CesiumAstro. Skills: Communication systems, Satellite systems, RF architecture, Digital signal processing. Lead definition of communications architectures. Drive architectural decisions”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet mission goals; Meet technical goals; Meet business goals

Industry & Context.

Products
Problems you'll solve

Trade studies

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee, Eligible for US Dept. State authorizations, Active TS/SCI clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 20+ years of experience developing advanced communications systems, Broad understanding of full-lifecycle space product development, Proven experience as a technical execution lead, Deep background in digital communications, Deep background in RF architecture, Deep background in signal processing, Deep background in FPGA-based systems, Hands-on experience with SDRs, Hands-on experience with high-speed digital systems, Hands-on experience with RF designs, Experience with phased array antennas, Experience with digital beamforming, Understanding of satellite payload constraints, Experience with modeling and simulation tools, Comfortable working directly with customers, Familiarity with space environmental effects, Familiarity with radiation effects, Familiarity with space-grade design practices, U. S. Citizen, Active TS/SCI security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience with MATLAB, Experience with STK, Experience with ADS

What You'll Do.

Lead definition of communications architectures

Drive architectural decisions

Provide end-to-end technical leadership

Act as primary technical point of contact

Translate mission needs into engineering requirements

Lead technical reviews

Ensure alignment across program phases

Own technical execution for programs

Guide engineering activities

Coordinate engineering activities

Partner with business development team

Shape technical solutions

Write proposal content

Engage in customer capture activities

Define system-level requirements

Define preliminary designs

Assist with scoping SOWs

Lead architectural trade studies

Lead component-level trade studies

Provide leadership to engineering teams

Guide engineering teams

Ensure technical integrity

Ensure execution excellence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional work environment; Across our organization; Across hardware, firmware, software; Across electrical, RF, mechanical; Across firmware, software domains

Communication Scope

Customer conversations; Technical reviews

Process & Methodology

Program phases, Risk, Schedule

Full Job Description

## Description 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 for an experienced and driven Communication Systems Architect to lead the definition and execution of advanced satellite communication systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a broad understanding of the full space product lifecycle, from concept through deployment. As the technical point of contact to our customers and the engineering lead for internal execution, you will be critical to ensuring our products meet mission, technical, and business goals. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the definition of communications architectures including RF front ends, digital processing chains, beamforming arrays, channelizers, and modems. Drive architectural decisions across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries. Provide end-to-end technical leadership across the full product lifecycle from requirements definition, design, and development to integration, test, qualification, and delivery of space-qualified hardware. Act as the primary technical point of contact with customers. Translate mission needs into engineering requirements, lead tec

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