CesiumAstro

Engineering

ElectricalEngineerII

$100–121k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Electrical Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: PCB-level implementation, Hardware designs, Circuit boards, Engine instrumentation. Perform PCB-level implementation. Translate spacecraft requirements”

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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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