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Lead Communications Architect
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Munich, Germany
Experience
Lead / principal · 12+ years
Job description
Lead Communications Architect at CesiumAstro's Munich office, serving as senior technical authority for phased array RF communication systems. The role owns end-to-end architecture and detailed design of complex communication systems from concept through prototype and production.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Munich, Germany
- Languages
- English – fluent, German
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end technical architecture of phased array communication systems, from initial concept through detailed design, prototype, and production delivery
- Define and maintain system requirements, interface control documents, and design verification plans
- Lead internal and customer-facing technical design reviews, presenting to engineering leadership and external partners
- Collaborate with the systems engineering team on requirements flow-down from operational and customer needs
- Mentor and guide the Munich engineering team as it grows
What we're looking for
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline
- 12+ years of experience developing advanced communications systems in satellite, defense, or aerospace - with demonstrable experience at system architecture level
- In-depth understanding of RF electronics, communication systems, and associated technologies such as digital systems, embedded software, FPGAs, and power electronics
- Track record of driving architecture decisions independently across multi-disciplinary engineering teams, without appreciable supervisory direction
- Proven experience working with technical customers, developing strong relationships, and translating their needs into actionable product requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with high-reliability electronics and systems, particularly in the aerospace industry
- Familiarity with small satellite systems and their unique requirements
- Background in defense or aerospace platform integration
- Comfortable operating as the senior technical authority in a new team build - setting standards, establishing processes, and making consequential design decisions
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Working proficiency in German beneficial
Benefits
- The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstro's first European office and grow our Munich team
- High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- A collaborative, innovative environment shaping the future of space communications
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About CesiumAstro
Developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms
CesiumAstro develops out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms, with a dynamic and cross-functional work environment.
Mission
Seamless, out-of-the-box space communication systems
Key facts
- Establishing its first European office in Munich, Germany
What they value
- Passionate
- Collaborative
- Energetic
- Forward-thinking