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    Principal Satellite Avionics Engineer I - El Segundo, United States - CesiumAstro

    CesiumAstro
    CesiumAstro El Segundo, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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 a Principal Satellite Avionics Engineer I our Internal Missions 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 spacecraft electronics and hardware through all stages of the development process for space systems.

    Your responsibilities will include power generation, storage, and delivery as well as grounding, EMI mitigation, wiring, and electrical and data interfaces between all spacecraft subsystems.

    The ideal candidate will be an electrical systems generalist motivated to deliver every aspect of the spacecraft electrical design from energy balance budgets to communications connectors.

    As a Cesium Internal Missions team member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit.

    You will be responsible for electrical concepts, roadmaps, architecture trade studies, block diagrams, electrical hardware design, manufacturing, test, qualification, and in-orbit support.

    You will provide creative solutions to complex problems to push the boundaries of spacecraft design.

    The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal writing efforts.

    As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect technical definition, implementation, and verification of satellite avionics systems.
    Interface between the technical team and systems engineering.
    Define and maintain subsystem architecture and interfaces.
    Conduct make/buy trades.
    Architect and design in-house solutions.
    Make effective decisions given limited input and analysis while driving the team to produce and iterate hardware.
    Prepare and deliver technical communications to company leadership and executives.
    Deliver reliable, performant space avionics system for spaceflight missions.
    JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
    Minimum of 9 years of industry experience inspacecraftelectrical system design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience.
    Strong understanding of electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals.

    Understanding of the subsystems required in a spacecraft electrical system including processors, digital I/O, timing signals, power rails, and grounding.

    Direct, PCB-level design experience.
    Experience with successful rapid prototype, iteration, and flight delivery cycles.
    Board-level high-reliability hardware design experience for spaceflight thermal, radiation, and vibration environments (i.e. schematic, layout, build, and test).Proficiency in electrical system design and analysis, including electrical ICD definition, requirement derivation, digital I/O standards, power interfaces, connectors, and cabling.

    Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators to debug, test, and validate high-reliability electronics.

    Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such as power and energy budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management.

    Deep understanding of space electronics supply chain, production issues, test processes, and flight operations.
    Familiarity with embedded systems and bare-metal microprocessor programming.
    Familiarity with control systems and PMSM/BLDC motor control algorithms.
    Experience with multiple distinct spacecraft electrical architectures that drive your vision for the next generation of spacecraft.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCEPython, C++, MATLAB, or other programming languages.
    Experience evaluating and testing hardware for effects due to TID, SEE, EMI, and relevant phenomena.

    Familiarity with environmental testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and TVAC.Familiarity with ADS SI/PI or similar Signal Integrity / Power Integrity analysis tools.

    $120,000 - $170,000 a yearCesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

    Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

    CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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