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CesiumAstro

Engineering Manager, RF & Antenna Design

CesiumAstro, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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, 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 an

Engineering Manager, RF & Antenna Design

to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

This position encompasses both functional management and technical contributions. As a manager of the RF and Antennas team, you will be responsible for RF system and hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, architecture definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products. Hardware design tasks will include block diagrams, simulations, detailed schematics, layout, and test. You will also serve as technical and professional mentor to your design team.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in board-level and system-level RF electronics design for space applications and has managed successful RF teams

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In this position, you will be responsible for leading a team focused on antennas, RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits, system-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes, and end-to-end RF product development. The work will include many aspects of phased array communication systems, including RF front ends, frequency converters and synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas.

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 Responsibilities

Managing and guiding a team of engineers. Setting objectives and then monitoring and reviewing progress for your team. Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports. Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top-ranked engineering talent. Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis. Completing performance assessments of your team members including salary planning. Motivating your team members (engagement) and facilitating regular meetings with them. Providing mentoring and career development to each team member. Coordinating training for each team member. Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team’s development activities. Drive the development, implementation and maintenance of streamlined RF design processes .

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution. Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in the design and analysis of RF electronics and systems. Minimum of 2 years of engineering management experience. Demonstrated ability leading and motivating teams in a leadership role. The ability to lead a growing team of engineers while making contributions as a technical engineering expert. Experience with professional simulation tools such as HFSS and ADS, as well as EDA tools such as Altium. Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Python or other programming languages. Electronics design, development, and qualification of systems and hardware for space-based applications. Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis. Antenna design. EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

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.

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