# Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Optical Comms

Hiring organization: [CesiumAstro](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cesiumastro)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7c1af517-b442-436d-b578-2be02d421746

Listed on CesiumAstro's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Westminster, CO
- Salary: 133000 – 161000 USD per year

## Summary

A leadership role defining and developing complex optical communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms, managing technical integration across the product lifecycle. This role suits experienced systems engineers ready to lead cross-functional teams through concept, design, verification, and operational support of advanced space technology.

_Our summary, not CesiumAstro's wording._

## Skills named

Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Verification and Validation

## Required

- U.S. citizenship or eligible protected status per export regulations
- Lead systems engineering activities for complex aerospace systems
- Translate mission objectives and customer requirements into technical solutions
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and mission operations
- Manage system lifecycle from concept through launch and operations

Apply on CesiumAstro's site: https://jobs.lever.co/CesiumAstro/ccef3ffd-b592-404f-96d8-5fec42a15dbc/apply