Flight Director

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. The Flight Director leads the systems engineering activities required to define, develop, integrate, verify, and operate complex spacecraft and aerospace systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role translates customer requirements, mission objectives, and system architecture into technical solutions while providing technical leadership for mission execution, operational readiness, and on-orbit spacecraft operations. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the Senior Systems Engineer collaborates with software, hardware, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, ground systems, and program teams to ensure systems meet technical, operational, cost, and schedule objectives. This role supports programs from concept development through launch and mission operations, driving system integration, technical decision-making, and mission success.