Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Electrical Engineer focuses on the development of the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem for communication satellites, engaging in tasks such as subsystem design, analysis, and vendor interactions. Proficiency in electrical engineering principles and experience with satellite systems are essential for success. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in a startup atmosphere and enjoy collaborative problem-solving. The team operates in a dynamic environment, emphasizing hands-on work and cross-functional collaboration.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on CesiumAstro's careers page November 12, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at CesiumAstro: Westminster, CO, Austin, TX.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem - $10K Sign On Bonus role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, CA.
Where is the role based?: CesiumAstro is hiring for this position in El Segundo, CA.
What seniority level is this role?: CesiumAstro targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem - $10K Sign On Bonus role at CesiumAstro.

From the original posting

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 offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for this position. We are looking to add a Senior Electrical Engineer toexecuteCommand and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem development for our Element Satellite team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing electrical systems for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for designing and delivering the C&DH subsystem for cutting-edge communication satellites. You will own the C&DH subsystem block diagram (in alignment with electrical architects), subsystem-level analysis, make-buy trades, trade studies for “buy” items, technical vendor interactions, subsystem Design Verification Testing (DVT), hardware delivery, and on-orbit support. As a Satellite team member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You will be a key point of contact for satellite software, mechanical, and AI&T teams. You will provide creative solutions to complex problems to push the boundaries of spacecraft design.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem - $10K Sign On Bonus

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