Enter a job title or keyword

Electrical Engineer I SATCOM

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

Westminster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 96000 - 115000

Posted: 1 September 2026 (13 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 29 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

AtCesiumAstro 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 Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design build and test ofcutting-edgeactive phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.

We are looking to add anElectrical Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for aerospace systems we would like to hear from you.

In this role you will contribute to the full lifecycle design and implementation of board-level and system-level electronics hardware for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer I who is early in their career and passionate about engineering. This position offers the opportunity to develop core engineering skills while working alongside a highly experienced team in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Industry experience in board-level electronics design analysis and test.
Strong EE fundamentals.
Working knowledge of adjacent fields such as software and mechanical.
Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes power supplies multi meters or logic analyzers.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to ask questions and implement feedback.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

PCB layout experience using tools such as Altium Cadence or KiCAD. (Altium preferred)
Experience delivering subcircuit or board designs to production and deployment.
Own key portions of the end-to-end electronics design process from concept and architecture through schematic layout test and production.
Experience using LTSpice for circuit and/or system level simulations.
Experience implementing microcontrollers or FPGAs into designs.
Complete analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis signal integrity analysis and power integrity analysis.
Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new circuit elements.

$96000 - $115000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates 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 torace 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Apply Now