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Staff Electrical Engineer - SATCOM

Join CesiumAstro as a Principal Electrical Engineer II to develop electrical systems for cutting-edge communications satellites.

Location
Westminster, CO, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
principal
Type
full time

Posted by employer 3 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • own the full lifecycle of board-level and system-level electronics hardware design
  • implement advanced RF communication systems

Must have

  • deep expertise in electrical design and test

Practical constraints

  • must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Requirements

Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement.

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Staff Electrical Engineer at CesiumAstro will manage the complete lifecycle of electronics hardware design for advanced RF communication systems, focusing on active phased array antennas. The position demands expertise in digital design and testing, along with a strong grasp of industry standards and rigorous design reviews. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with a background in electrical systems, particularly in a startup environment, who thrives in collaborative and hands-on settings.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on CesiumAstro's careers page October 9, 2026.
  • Test appears in 0.5% of 188 comparable principal other roles in United States; RF communication systems appears in 0.5% of 188 comparable principal other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electrical Design, RF communication systems, Test, active phased array antennas.
What seniority level is this role?
CesiumAstro targets principal-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Staff Electrical Engineer - SATCOM 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.   The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.   We are looking to add a Principal Electrical Engineer II our team. If you 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 role, you will own the full lifecycle of board-level and system-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design and test, as well as the ability to help drive overall program direction. This position requires strong attention to detail, rigorous design reviews, and a solid understanding of relevant industry standards.

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