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Staff Electrical Engineer – Satellite C&DH Subsystem
CesiumAstroWestminster, CO · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$158,000 – $189,000
Listed on CesiumAstro’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This is a leadership role designing and managing the command and data handling subsystem for high-performance communication satellites at a space-tech startup. The position suits an experienced electrical engineer who thrives in hands-on, collaborative environments and wants to own a critical spacecraft subsystem from concept through on-orbit operations.
Our summary, not CesiumAstro’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status (required by U.S. export regulations)
- Experience designing electrical subsystems for satellites or space platforms
- Ability to lead subsystem development from architecture through delivery
- Expertise in command and data handling or similar critical spacecraft functions
Nice to have
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration in startup environments
- Familiarity with satellite-level design and on-orbit support
- Knowledge of spacecraft design trade studies and vendor evaluation