Staff Project Engineer

About the role

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for project engineering through all phases of the development process for both external customers and internally driven projects. You will utilize your practical engineering expertise to estimate and manage project budgets and timelines for highly technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, budgets, and risks and report to program and company leadership on a regular basis
• Coordinate activities across teams and raise issues at the program level to ensure proper resourcing
• Help drive complex programs to success
• Present engineering design review materials and status reports to customers and executive team
• Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering) from an accredited university or institution
• 8 years of industry experience in a relevant engineering or project position
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira
• Technical familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and software systems as well as systems of systems
• Thorough understanding of aerospace systems engineering processes from concept to production, specifically understanding of the space system life cycle
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High energy and a "get it done" attitude

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, quality assurance, manufacturing of electronic and mechanical assemblies, supply chain, and organization across engineering functions
• Experience on aerospace systems development is required, with space flight development preferred
• Experience in satellite and subsystem development (preferred)
• Familiarity with communications systems and RF system engineering (preferred)
• Experience at a startup company with limited resources and staff (preferred)
• Experience with project management at an established company (preferred)
• Familiarity with both Research & Development and New Product Development projects (preferred)
• Experience managing projects for government and commercial customers (preferred)

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans