Staff Applications Engineer
About the role
At CesiumAstro, we develop and pioneer out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We pride ourselves on a dynamic, cross‑functional work environment that encourages learning, development, and engagement across the organization. If you seek hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are looking to add several Staff Applications Engineers to our rapidly growing customer‑facing team. In this position you will represent CesiumAstro as a technical expert on our products, building relationships with customers from the marketing stage through in‑orbit support, acting as the “Voice of the Customer” to shape the product roadmap, and delivering seamless user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Guide technical customers through the use and integration of CesiumAstro products.
- Author technical application notes, user manuals, and white papers.
- Transfer customer feedback to product development teams.
- Build long‑term relationships with technical customers.
- Rapidly understand, troubleshoot, recreate, and solve customer‑reported anomalies.
- Develop processes and procedures to structure product development and application.
- Become a technical expert in Cesium’s products in depth (RF, digital, power electronics; embedded software; FPGAs; DSP; mechanical integration; end‑to‑end wireless communication links).
- Provide technical leadership and direction to the Business Development Team.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in technical product development or application support.
- Working knowledge of RF electronics and communication systems.
- Experience with FPGA and embedded software for applications with software‑defined radios.
- Exceptional technical communication skills.
- Experience building relationships with technical customers.
- Experience with methodical troubleshooting of electronics and software.
- Working software proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
- In‑depth experience with RF electronics and communication systems, including link budgets.
- Experience with a broad range of technical areas: high‑speed digital systems (10+ Gbps), power electronics, FPGAs, DSP, embedded software, and mechanical interfaces (thermal, dynamics).
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (to comply with U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations).
- This role may require up to 20% travel to customer facilities and trade shows.
Preferred Experience
- Work samples of technical communication, such as public app notes or user manuals.
- Experience with high‑reliability electronics, such as aerospace.
- Experience with small satellites.
- Experience in technical product planning, marketing, or sales.
- Experience crafting technical solutions that meet customer needs on proposals.
Benefits
- Company stock options.
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.
Pay
$165,000 - $199,000 a year