CesiumAstro
Engineering
ElectricalEngineerII
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“Electrical Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: PCB-level implementation, Hardware designs, Circuit boards, Engine instrumentation. Perform PCB-level implementation. Translate spacecraft requirements”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting
U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. citizen, 2+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Nice to Have
Prior experience designing flight engine electronics, Prior experience designing other rocket systems, Hands-on engineering experience, Experience designing electronics, Experience designing circuit boards, Familiarity with aerospace safety, Familiarity with aerospace reliability practices, Experience in a start-up environment, Experience in a rapid development environment
What You'll Do.
Perform PCB-level implementation
Translate spacecraft requirements
Own board-level development
Contribute to subsystem definition
Contribute to integration
Contribute to troubleshooting
Act as Responsible Engineer
Design circuit boards
Write software for engine controller
Write software for throttles electric drives
Write software for TVC
Procure engine instrumentation
Calibrate engine instrumentation
Install engine instrumentation
Troubleshoot engine instrumentation
Responsible for wiring harnesses
Mount avionics on engine
Create electronics schematics
Create models of parts
Create drawings of parts
Create models of assemblies
Create drawings of assemblies
Develop test programs
Execute test programs
Analyze experimental data
Apply findings to optimize designs
Collaborate across mechanical engineering teams
Collaborate across aerospace engineering teams
Collaborate across controls engineering teams
Deliver flight-ready hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional work environment; Across mechanical engineering; Across aerospace engineering; Across controls engineering
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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 to add an Electrical Engineer II – Spacecraft Hardware role on the spacecraft team. You will perform PCB-level implementation, translating spacecraft requirements into robust hardware designs while ensuring alignment with overall system performance, reliability, and mission objectives. You will own board-level development from design through production while contributing to subsystem definition, integration, and troubleshooting across the full spacecraft lifecycle. Mentorship and growth are key to long-term success. The successful candidate will be surrounded by more experienced engineers in hardware as well as software, FPGAs, thermal, mechanical, and other fields. Rapid technical and professional growth is both encouraged and expected. ## JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Act as the Responsible Engineer for the flight engine electronics and instrumentation. Design, build, and test circuit boards and write software for engine controller, throttles electric drives, and TVC. Procure, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot engine instrumentation. Responsible for wiring
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