Senior Systems Engineer
Job description
A Senior Systems Engineer role at CesiumAstro's Munich office, leading the development of communication system architectures, requirements, and system-level performance analysis for advanced communication terminals and networks. The role acts as technical point of contact for communication programs and coordinates multidisciplinary engineering teams.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Munich, Germany
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces
- Represent CesiumAstro in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions across Europe
- Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces, ensuring end-to-end feasibility
- Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals and demonstrations
- Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow-down, and traceability
- Lead system-level trade studies, including antenna architecture design, modem design, performance analysis and system level integration
- Coordinate with RF/Antenna, Electrical, and Software/FPGA engineers to ensure concept feasibility and compliance
- Support proposal development, design reviews, and technical documentation
- Lead the development of communication system architectures, operational concepts, requirements, and system-level performance analysis for advanced communication terminals and networks
- Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and drive complex programs to success
What we're looking for
- M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering for communications payloads, RF systems, or space/defense platforms
- Very strong background in communication theory
- Practical experience working with antenna systems (design, integration, or performance evaluation)
- Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (e.g., NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS)
- Proven ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers and leading design reviews
- Fluent in English
- Deep understanding of RF concepts, impairments, and their impacts on system performance
Nice to have
- German language skills
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. The company describes a dynamic and cross-functional work environment that allows employees to learn, develop, and engage across the organization.
Key facts
- Space and aerospace communications
- Establishing its first European office in Munich
- Works on phased array antennas and radios for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems
What they value
- Passionate
- Collaborative
- Energetic
- Forward-thinking