CesiumAstro
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CommunicationSystemsArchitect
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“Communication Systems Architect at CesiumAstro. Skills: Communication systems, Satellite communication systems, RF architecture, Digital signal processing. Lead definition of communications architectures. Drive architectural decisions across boundaries”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet mission goals; Meet technical goals; Meet business goals
Industry & Context.
Trade studies
U. S. citizen, Protected individuals status, Active TS/SCI security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 20+ years of experience developing advanced communications systems, 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, Experience with modeling and simulation tools, Comfortable working directly with customers, Must be a U. S. Citizen, Active TS/SCI security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience with satellite payload constraints, Familiarity with space environmental effects, Familiarity with radiation effects, Familiarity with space-grade design practices
What You'll Do.
Lead definition of communications architectures
Drive architectural decisions across boundaries
Provide end-to-end technical leadership
Act as primary technical point of contact
Translate mission needs into 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
Shape architectures during engagements
Lead architectural trade studies
Lead component-level trade studies
Provide leadership to engineering teams
Provide guidance to engineering teams
Ensure technical integrity
Ensure execution excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional work environment; Across our organization; Across electrical, RF, mechanical, firmware, software domains
Communication Scope
Customer technical point of contact; Customer technical conversations; Customer technical reviews
Process & Methodology
Program phases, SOWs
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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