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RF Engineer
adecco
Bedford, NH
- $90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
Adecco is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Bedford, NH, to hire an RF Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity for an engineer…
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Sr. Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer
The WellBoss Company LLC
Houston, TX
The Sr. Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for assisting the Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead in maintaining efficiency and quality in the manufacturing areas…
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Automation Engineer-Robotics & Controls
Howmet Aerospace
Wichita Falls, TX
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and oversees engineering projects and assignments. Evaluates project progress, analyzes results, and recommends improvements to equipment,…
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RF Comms Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Austin, TX
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or experience working in electrical engineering field
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Senior Director of Engineering
AMN Healthcare
Portland, ME
- $150,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Lead engineering operations and strategy as the next Senior Director of Engineering for Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine!
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Audio Control Module Product Development Engineer
Ford Global
Dearborn, MI
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE)
Guernsey Brand
Oklahoma City, OK
The Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (PE) is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of electrical distribution projects while providing technical oversight,…
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Electrical Engineer
Guernsey Brand
Oklahoma City, OK
7+ years of electrical engineering experience in the AEC industry; senior-level candidates may possess 15+ years of experience.
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Senior Electrical Integration and Test Engineer
Axiom Space
United States
…Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Electrical Integration and Test Engineer II who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand…
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Senior Electrical Integration and Test Engineer
Axiom Space
United States
…Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Electrical Integration and Test Engineer II who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand…
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Project Engineer
Axiom Space
United States
Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Project Engineer ll with deep knowledge in electrical-mechanical engineering and a…
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Principal Electrical Power System Engineer
Axiom Space
United States
…mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Principal Electrical Power System Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world,…
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Electrical Design Engineer (Sortie), Senior
Axiom Space
United States
…marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Electrical Design Engineer (Sortie), Senior who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to…
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IS Design Manager
ENFRA LLC
Boston, MA
Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field,• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Architectural, Electrical, or…
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Electrical Sustainment Engineer
Anduril Industries
Broomfield, CO · Fort Collins, CO
…challenges of America and its allies. The Radar team is seeking an Electrical Sustainment Engineer to help us manage Radar product sustainment. The Radar team is responsible for all aspects…
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Manufacturing Process Engineer II
PHOTRONICS INC
Brookfield, CT
We are hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer II who will be responsible for supporting the development, optimization, and sustaining of photomask manufacturing processes to maintain…
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Sr Process Engineer
Aerospace
San Diego, CA
- $113,000 to $141,000 USD / year
Four years (4) years of process engineering experience and knowledge of Electrical/RF Engineering.
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Electrical Engineer Intern
Bayer
Chesterfield
As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will support electrical engineering project work across manufacturing sites by preparing specifications, developing design drawings, reviewing vendor…
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R&D Machinist - 1st Shift
GE Vernova Operations LLC
United States
- $32.5 to $42 USD / hour
…the gap between conceptual design and production by reverse-engineering prototypes into high-fidelity manufacturing…
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Sr. Director - Facilities
Broadridge Investor Comm Solutions Inc
Edgewood, NY
Bachelor’s degree in business operations, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent degree/experience combination. Professional experience in electrical engineering,…
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Application Engineer
Actalent
Dallas, TX
- $70,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degrees will also be considered.
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
CesiumAstro
Westminster, CO
- $133,000 to $160,000 USD / year
We are looking to add a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to our team. In this role you will develop, integrate, and validate embedded software supporting products and platforms. This role…
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Stamping Manufacturing Engineer
TIN Toyota Motor Mfg Indiana, Inc Company
Princeton, IN
Toyota’s Press Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Stamping Manufacturing Engineer.
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Data Engineer II, Vehicle Test
Lucid Motors
Newark, CA
The Vehicle Test, Development & Instrumentation (VTDI) team is seeking a Tools, Systems & Data Engineer II to build and maintain the software tools, workflow automations, data…
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Experienced Unmanned Aviation Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Manassas, VA
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

CesiumAstro

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Optical Comms

Westminster, CO, United States

$133,000 to $161,000 USD / year

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Pay: $133,000 to $161,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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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.

The Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Optical Comms is responsible for leading the systems engineering activities required to define, develop, integrate, verify, and support complex aerospace systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role translates mission objectives, customer requirements, and system architecture into technical solutions that enable successful system integration and mission execution.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the Senior Systems Engineer collaborates with software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, integration and test, mission operations, and program management teams to ensure systems meet technical, operational, cost, and schedule objectives. This role provides technical leadership from concept development through design, integration, verification, launch, and operational support while contributing to technical decision-making and risk management.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze customer, mission, and system-level requirements and decompose them into clear, verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
Establish clear definitions for all hardware and software interfaces between optical communication payloads and the space vehicle
Research commercially available optical communication payloads and conduct source selection
Serve as primary technical contact with vendors through the full program lifecycleEnsure requirements maintain end-to-end traceability to customer requirements, system architecture, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
Define and manage hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and data interfaces between system elements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine requirements for completeness, feasibility, technical accuracy, and manufacturability.
Support requirements management, configuration management, baseline control, and engineering change activities.
Identify technical risks, requirement gaps, ambiguities, and design issues early in the development lifecycle.
Support system architecture development, technical trade studies, and engineering analyses to evaluate design alternatives and optimize system performance.
Develop system verification and validation strategies, including verification methods (test, analysis, demonstration, and inspection), acceptance criteria, and verification levels aligned with program requirements.
Define verification configurations, including hardware, software, firmware, and test environments required to support verification activities.
Develop and maintain verification documentation, verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM), requirements traceability matrices, and verification evidence packages.
Partner with Integration & Test teams to plan, coordinate, and support system integration and verification activities.
Evaluate test results, resolve technical discrepancies, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with system requirements.
Support technical planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, staffing assessments, and engineering execution activities.
Prioritize systems engineering activities to meet technical, cost, schedule, and program milestones.
Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, customer meetings, and engineering milestone activities.
Mentor junior engineers on systems engineering best practices, requirements development, traceability, verification, and technical documentation.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, systems engineering rigor, and technical documentation.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful program execution.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with typically 5–8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with typically 3–6 years of relevant experience; or PhD in a related technical discipline with typically 0–3 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and the systems development lifecycle.
Experience developing, managing, and verifying system and subsystem requirements.
Knowledge of systems architecture, interface management, systems integration, and configuration management.
Understanding verification, validation, and systems integration processes.
Ability to interpret customer requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and technical specifications to develop engineering solutions.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Requirements Management tools (Jama, IBM DOORS, or similar)
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (CATIA Magic/Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar)
Systems modeling and simulation tools
Collaboration platforms (Confluence, SharePoint, or similar)
Configuration management and version control tools (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar)
Issue tracking tools (Jira or similar)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Familiarity with spacecraft mission planning, launch support, and on-orbit operations.
Experience supporting spacecraft system integration, mission readiness, and operational activities.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.

CesiumAstro 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 including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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