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CesiumAstro · 4 hours ago

Principal Hardware Engineer I

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer I to lead full-stack hardware development for complex modules and systems, from concept to production, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design of complex electronics modules and systems, from concept and architecture through schematic, layout, test, and production. Products may include high-speed digital, power electronics, and/or RF

Lead teams of hardware engineers to develop new products with multiple electronics modules

Provide subject matter expertise in support of hardware development across the company

Develop hardware architecture and write hardware requirements for systems of high complexity

Perform detailed and complete schematic design for complex boards, ranging from key components to supporting passives

Perform detailed PCB layout in Altium Designer for complex boards, often working with a PCB Drafter

Complete analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis. Guide analysis methodology

Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new hardware and complex systems

Perform bring-up and key verification testing of modules and complex integrated systems, often working with a team to complete validation

Release modules and assemblies to production, working with the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams

Mentor junior and senior engineers to build technical understanding and professional development

Use strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, to streamline development of complex hardware systems

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringBoard-level electronics designPCB layoutHigh-reliability electronicsAltium DesignerSignal integrity analysisPower integrity analysisComplex systems verificationMentoring engineersLab experienceTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university

Minimum of 9 years of industry or university research experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test

Direct experience designing high-reliability electronics and small systems for space or defense applications, including part derating, worst-case analysis, and thermal constraints

Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics and small hardware systems, including architecture design, trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design

Multiple experiences delivering hardware products through production and deployment

Expertise in PCB layout and manufacturing, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design, IPC standards, and industry best practices

Expertise derisking designs with board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx

Strong understanding of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that contributes to judicious design of hardware system architectures

Expert-level proficiency in electronics design tools such as Altium

Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware, based on in-depth understanding of specialized lab equipment

Excellent written and spoken communication skills