CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

Principal Hardware Engineer II

Austin, TX · Principal · Full-time

Work authorization requiredDetected 26 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentANSYSPCB DesignAltiumElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • At the Principal level, you will be tasked with full-stack hardware development for complex modules and hardware systems.
  • At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the business.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mentor junior and senior engineers to build technical understanding and professional development.
  • Develop hardware architecture and write hardware requirements for systems of high complexity.
  • Experience leading teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, and interconnects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Direct experience designing high-reliability electronics and small systems for space or defense applications, including part derating, worst-case analysis, and thermal constraints.
  • 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.
  • If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.
  • As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U

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