About the role
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 for an experienced and driven Communication Systems Architect to lead the definition and execution of advanced satellite communication systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a broad understanding of the full space product lifecycle, from concept through deployment. As the technical point of contact to our customers and the engineering lead for internal execution, you will be critical to ensuring our products meet mission, technical, and business goals. \n JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the definition of communications architectures including RF front ends, digital processing chains, beamforming arrays, channelizers, and modems. Drive architectural decisions across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries. Provide end-to-end technical leadership across the full product lifecycle from
requirements definition, design, and development to integration, test, qualification, and delivery of space-qualified hardware. Act as the primary technical point of contact with customers. Translate mission needs into engineering
requirements, lead technical reviews, and ensure alignment across program phases. Own technical execution for programs, guiding and coordinating engineering activities across electrical, RF, mechanical, firmware, and software domains. Partner with the business development team to shape technical solutions, write proposal content, and engage in customer capture activities. Define system-level